Videos

• Video 1.1 Doug discusses text complexity.
• Video 1.2 Nancy reviews a text for the factors of complexity.
• Video 1.3 Doug discusses close reading.
• Video 1.4 Teacher modeling comprehension strategies.
• Video 1.5 Doug talks about the gradual release of responsibility.

Figures

• Figure 1.1 Anchor Standard 10 (PDF)
• Figure 1.3 Anchor Standard 1 (PDF)

Resources

• Qualitative Scale of Literary Texts (PDF)

Videos

• Video 2.1 A teacher models for her students.
• Video 2.2 An elementary teacher models word solving.
• Video 2.3 A high school teacher models word solving.
• Video 2.4 A collection of purpose statements in elementary classrooms.
• Video 2.5 A collection of purpose statements in secondary classrooms.
• Video 2.6 Making sure students know the purpose.
• Video 2.7 Complex texts and standards.

Figures

• Figure 2.1 Planning for Purpose and Modeling (PDF)

Videos

• Video 3.1 Close reading with sixth-grade English language learners.
• Video 3.2 Students rereading and discussing a complex text in high school English.
• Video 3.3 Close reading of historical information.
• Video 3.4 Close reading and text-dependent questions in upper elementary school.
• Video 3.5 Close reading in the primary grades.
• Video 3.6 Teacher working with groups of students to facilitate their understanding.
• Video 3.7 Teacher using prompts and cues to guide learning.
• Video 3.8 Teacher working with small group of students to generate questions.

Figures

• Figure 3.2 Text-Dependent Questions (PDF)
• Figure 3.3 Sample Text-Dependent Questions (PDF)
• Figure 3.4 Types of Prompts (PDF)
• Figure 3.5 Types of Cues (PDF)

Videos

• Video 4.1 Teacher introduces literature circles.
• Video 4.2 Teaching students to collaborate.
• Video 4.3 Introducing partner talk.
• Video 4.4 Teacher outlining expectations, especially for language usage.
• Video 4.5 Students working collaboratively on a presentation.
• Video 4.6 Students collaborating to learn content.
• Video 4.7 Teacher facilitates a discussion as practice for students' collaborative work.

Figures

• Figure 4.1 Speaking and Listening Anchor Standard 1 (PDF)
• Figure 4.2 Planning Checklist for Collaborative Learning (PDF)
• Figure 4.3 Discussion Roundtable (PDF)
• Figure 4.4 Individual Self-Assessment for Older Students (PDF)
• Figure 4.5 Self-Assessment for Younger Students (PDF)

Videos

• Video 5.1 Doug discusses independent learning.
• Video 5.2 A student discusses SSR.
• Video 5.3 Teachers talk about the use of independent reading.
• Video 5.4 Nancy discusses the role of conferencing during reading.

Figures

• Figure 5.1 Reading Conference Form (PDF)
• Figure 5.2 Relationship Between Achievement and Independent Reading (PDF)
• Figure 5.3 Differences Between SSR and Independent Reading (PDF)
• Figure 5.4 Reading Log Template (PDF)
• Figure 5.5 Reading Log for Younger Readers (PDF)
• Figure 5.6 Comment Cards (PDF)
• Figure 5.8 Reading Journal Format for Sequence Stories (PDF)
• Figure 5.9 Overview Form for Conferences (PDF)

Videos

• Video 6.1 Teacher reflects on her close reading instruction.
• Video 6.2 Teacher promotes students' reflection and metacognition after lesson.
• Video 6.3 Sample student debate.
• Video 6.4 Daily checks for understanding help teachers identify instructional needs.
• Video 6.5 A teacher discusses his use of error analysis.
• Video 6.6 Teacher reteaches students to use evidence after the error analysis revealed a need.
• Video 6.7 Nancy leads a group of teachers in a data review.

Figures

• Figure 6.1 Debate Guidelines (PDF)
• Figure 6.2 Feedback Examples (PDF)
• Figure 6.3 Grade 2 Error Analysis of Anchor Standard 5 Related to Informational Text (PDF)
• Figure 6.4 Grade 7 Error Analysis of Anchor Standard 5 Related to Informational Text (PDF)

• Professional Learning Guide (PDF)

Power Point Slides

• Module 1. Ramping Up for Complex Texts
• Module 2. Access Point One: Purpose and Modeling
• Module 3. Access Point Two: Close and Scaffolded Reading Instruction
• Module 4. Access Point Three: Collaborative Conversations
• Module 5. Access Point Four: An Independent Reading Staircase
• Module 6. Acces Point Five: Demonstrating Understanding and Assessing Performance

Figures

• Four Principles of Scaffolded Reading Instruction Graphic Organizer (PDF)
• Text-Dependent Questions Template (PDF)