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Literacy: Understanding Text Complexity

(6 Hr Module) - $13.50*

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Description

Recognize the need for student proficiency in reading complex text to thrive in 21st-century skills and the career of their choice. Explore the components of text complexity used to identify appropriate texts for readers. Investigate evidence-based strategies for using grade-level complex texts in the classroom.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the importance of using complex text to support students’ reading proficiency to thrive in 21st century skills and the career of their choice.
  • Define and understand the qualitative measures of text complexity.
  • Define and understand the quantitative measures of text complexity.
  • Define and understand student-centered measures of text complexity.
  • Explore considerations for choosing complex text for instruction.
  • Explore evidence-based strategies for using complex texts in the classroom.

Documentation Methods

Participants must document their learning by completing the following summative.

1 Multiple Choice Exam - Learner demonstrates knowledge of content by selecting the correct answer from the choices provided.

The summative must meet 80% of the established criteria.

Module Last Updated: 2025

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