Text Complexity: The Importance of Building the Right Staircase

According to Hiebert (2012), it is unclear if the increase in text difficulty needs to begin in the primary grade level texts, which is the recommendation of the CCSS. [...]there may be times when the staircase should resemble more of an escalator, with gradual and steady support offered to students...

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Published in:Reading horizons 2014-07, Vol.53 (2), p.1
Main Author: Papola-Ellis, Aimee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational Policy
Educational Researchers
Grade 4
Literacy
Professional development
Readability Formulas
Reading
Reading comprehension
Students
Teaching Methods
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Summary:According to Hiebert (2012), it is unclear if the increase in text difficulty needs to begin in the primary grade level texts, which is the recommendation of the CCSS. [...]there may be times when the staircase should resemble more of an escalator, with gradual and steady support offered to students while they ascend.
ISSN:2642-8857