Unlocking Complex Texts

Download or read book Unlocking Complex Texts written by Laura Robb and published by Teacher's Friend. This book was released on 2013 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give students the tools they need to tackle complex texts with these research-based, classroom-tested lessons from master teacher Laura Robb. The three-part system-teacher modeling, guided practice, independent practice-scaffolds students as they learn how to preview a text to build background knowledge; use a concept map to expand vocabulary; identify key details and make logical inferences; determine main ideas and themes; analyze characters, events, and ideas; interpret language; analyze text structure, and more! Includes 46 short texts for modeling and practice, along with text-specific discussion questions, multiple-choice assessments, writing tasks, student response sheets, assessment tools, and if-then scaffolding charts to help teachers support struggling and reluctant learners. The rigorous instruction leads to solid text-based comprehension of literary and informational text. A must have for meeting today's rigorous standards!