Text Complexity 2.0
Helping students access and engage with complex texts is one of the most essential—and challenging—tasks in today’s classroom. This session explores what text complexity is, why complex text is vital to assist in raising the rigor for our students, and - most importantly - evidence-based strategies
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About this event
Helping students access and engage with complex texts is one of the most essential—and challenging—tasks in today’s classroom. This session explores what text complexity is, why complex text is vital to assist in raising the rigor for our students, and - most importantly - evidence-based strategies for building the skills students need to comprehend rigorous texts
with confidence. Participants will learn how to scaffold instruction without oversimplifying content, support productive struggle, and guide students through close reading and text-dependent questioning. We’ll also explore how to foster academic vocabulary development, build background knowledge, and promote student talk that drives deeper understanding. Walk away with high-leverage strategies that empower adolescent readers to navigate complexity and grow as independent thinkers.
Instructor:
- Tanya Jacobucci
Fee:
- Member: Free (Partnership with KSDE)
- Non-Member: Free (Partnership with KSDE)
What Do I Need To Bring:
- laptop or tablet
College Credit:
- This event is available for 0.5 hours of college credit