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 * Module 2: Focusing on Complex Text **

Module Welcome

Welcome. In this module--- “Focusing on Complex Text”—we will explore what text complexity is and how it affects students’ learning. We will talk about the elements that determine a text complexity. Finally, we will consider some of the ways that you can choose text and design some of the questions and tasks around these complex texts.


 * By the end of this module, you will be able to: **
 * Understand what text complexity is and how it is determined.
 * Articulate the significance of text complexity in developing 21st century literacy.
 * Incorporate new text selection criteria and a focus on complex texts into your classroom.

Use the graphic organizer to keep track of your learning.

>> >> As you watch the video, compare what Dr. Duke describes to the criteria on your list. Mark ideas that you had on your list and add new ideas you gather from listening to Dr. Duke. Talk with a colleague about these ideas. __** Digging Deeper **__ __** A Curricular Exemplar in Literacy **__ __** Determining Text Complexity Level: **__ __** Wrap-Up on Text Complexity **__ __** Application **__
 * Agenda: **
 * **__ Introduction to Text Complexity __**
 * Jumpstart Your Thinking: What do you think about when you choose text for your instruction?
 * Listen to what reading researcher, Dr. Nell Duke, has to say about the importance of text selection and its impact on reading comprehension in the video clip entitled "Choosing the Right Text."
 * Nell Duke Video: Choosing the Right Text (5:14):Nell Duke
 * Journal to Record Your Thinking: [[file:Module 2- Journal.docx]]
 * Pathways to Common Core Reading- pp. 32-34 (bottom of page)
 * Show examples of Text Exemplars from Appendix B in Iowa Core: [[file:Appendix_B-2.pdf]]
 * Video: Introduction to Text Complexity: (4:20) []
 * PowerPoint- Introduction to Text Complexity: [[file:PP- Intro Text Complexity-3.ppt]]
 * Standard 10: [[file:RANGE_OF_READING_AND_LEVEL_OF_TEXT_COMPLEXITY(1).docx]]
 * High School Example:
 * Video: The Gettysburg Address: []
 * Lesson Plan: The Gettysburg Address Lesson: [[file:High-School-Exemplar-Lincoln-Gettysburg-Address_1_(1).pdf]]
 * Middle School Example:
 * MS Exemplar Lesson: Words We Live By: [[file:Middle-School-Exemplar-Monks-Words-We-Live-By_5_(1).doc]]
 * Task: Reader and Task Consideration: [[file:Reader_and_Task_Considerations(2).doc]]
 * Article: Scaffolding Complex Text for At Risk Readers: [[file:Scaffolding_complex_text_for_at-risk_readers.docx]]
 * 7 Actions That Teachers Can Take Right Now: Text Complexity [[file:Text-Matters_7-Actions-Text-Complexity.pdf]]
 * Task: Using the Handout- Reading and Task Consideration and the two above lesson Exemplars in grade alike collaborative groups discuss the questions used to prompt thinking about using complex text with students. Use the article: Scaffolding Complex Text for At-Risk Readers to assist you if needed.
 * Text Complexity Rubric: [[file:Text Complexity Rubric .pdf]]
 * Collaborative Group Work:
 * Have participants choose a book and in groups of 3/4 use the rubric to decide on the Text Complexity Level. [[file:TEXT COMPLEXITY RUBRIC ASISGNMENT.docx]]
 * Lexile Website: Lexile Website
 * Reflection: As you finish this session, reflect on the following questions:
 * What are two ideas that you have learned or had reinforced as a result of engaging in this session?
 * What is one way in which you will apply the content of this session to your ongoing practice?
 * What is something related to the content in this session that you’d like to learn more about?
 * Choose a text from your classroom and use the rubric to determine the complexity of the text.
 * Choose a text exemplar to use in your classroom and explore how this text will help you meet the Iowa Core State Standards.
 * Create a series of lessons (3-5 days) of how you could use this in your classroom next year: [[file:ELA UNIT PLANNING TEMPLATE.docx]]