Download the Wordsmyth widget to classroom computers/tablets for students to access student-friendly definitions for unknown words. Provide brief student friendly explanations of necessary background knowledge Include pictures or videos related to the topic within and in addition to the set of resources in the pack Select a small number of texts to read aloud with some discussion about vocabulary work and background knowledge Provide audio recordings of the texts being read by a strong reader (teacher, parent, etc.) Chunk the text and provide brief questions for each chunk of text to be answered before students go on to the next chunk of text Pre-reading activities that focus on the structure and graphic elements of the text Provide volunteer helpers from the school community during independent reading time. Text Complexity Guide “Confession of Salem Jurors, &c.” by Cotton Mather Quantitative Measure Go to and enter the title of the text in the Quick Book Search in the upper right of home page. Most texts will have a Lexile measure in this database. You can also copy and paste a selection of text using the Lexile analyzer.
Download the Wordsmyth widget to classroom computers/tablets for students to access student-friendly definitions for unknown words. Provide brief student friendly explanations of necessary background knowledge Include pictures or videos related to the topic within and in addition to the set of resources in the pack Select a small number of texts to read aloud with some discussion about vocabulary work and background knowledge Provide audio recordings of the texts being read by a strong reader (teacher, parent, etc.) Chunk the text and provide brief questions for each chunk of text to be answered before students go on to the next chunk of text Pre-reading activities that focus on the structure and graphic elements of the text Provide volunteer helpers from the school community during independent reading time. Text Complexity Guide “Confession of Salem Jurors, &c.” by Cotton Mather Quantitative Measure Go to and enter the title of the text in the Quick Book Search in the upper right of home page. Most texts will have a Lexile measure in this database. You can also copy and paste a selection of text using the Lexile analyzer.