Knowledge Building with Text Sets - November 12, 4:30 – 6 p.m. EST
Date: November 12, 4:30 – 6 p.m. EST
Instructors: Alexis Pochna, EdM and Helen Prichett, MA
Audience: Grades 1-8, Educators, Administrators
Date: November 12, 4:30 – 6 p.m. EST
Instructors: Alexis Pochna, EdM and Helen Prichett, MA
Audience: Grades 1-8, Educators, Administrators
Date: November 12, 4:30 – 6 p.m. EST
Instructors: Alexis Pochna, EdM and Helen Prichett, MA
Audience: Grades 1-8, Educators, Administrators
Why This Workshop
The Common Core State Standards emphasize the importance of broad reading across both literary and informational texts, with a focus on increasing text complexity and developing academic vocabulary and knowledge. Extended reading on a topic using carefully curated text sets is an effective approach to achieving these goals. By thoughtfully selecting and sequencing diverse texts, educators can create engaging and informative reading experiences that foster deep understanding and motivate students to tackle more challenging materials.
Key Learning Objectives
Identify the characteristics of effective text sets
Explore various types of print and digital resources for building text sets
Learn the specifics of the quad text set model and how to incorporate this program-agnostic strategy with existing resources in any classroom
Gain planning considerations for building and implementing text sets within a backward design framework