https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a What are your key takeaways from the reading? What are implications for instruction? How do your thoughts connect with others? en-us 2020-10-10 13:33:49 UTC 2020-10-13 00:49:35 UTC hello@padlet.com yarelyluna4714 https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823210616 1. Text complexity is COMPLEX. It takes a lot of consideration to choose a text that builds a students reading ability while also keeping a students interest motivation and building off of prior knowledge

 2. Finding the balance between relevant texts that will enhance students reading abilities while also keeping their needs in mind. ]]> 2020-10-13 00:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823210616 iram9jafet https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823211622 One of the main takeaways from this chapter is that lexile scores can be affected by word count and word choice.  We need students to engage in incrementally more demanding tasks; this is not to say that we should flood students with opportunities for failure but rather that they are provided with opportunities to learn from their struggles. Many teachers and readers overlook that when the reading gets hard, readers slow down and try to make sense of the book. 
Some implications for instructions are that even if it takes time, finding the correct book for students is key for teaching career and college readiness skills.]]> 2020-10-13 00:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823211622 https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823217250 Main Takeaway - The relationship between a text and the reader. The level of text complexity and how it affects the reader's choice and capabilities when approaching a text. 

Implications for instruction - What texts are going to make the most sense based on the skills you are attempting to teach.]]> 2020-10-13 00:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/melissa_byrne/fs00fjiaxsll187a/wish/823217250