In this recorded edWebinar, Great Minds experts explore how five things shape comprehension: background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy knowledge. We’ll also look at how text and task demands can reveal where students may need support before, during, and after reading.

By the end of this webinar, you'll be able to:​

• Understand how comprehension ​is shaped ​through background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and knowledge of text types.​
• Identify comprehension demands of ​a text—  ​and what they ​reveal about ​student needs.​
• Provide ​targeted ​support ​that keeps students working with grade-level content.​

Walk away with a practical framework for centering the text in planning, pairing text and task demands with student needs, and choosing scaffolds that are purposeful, targeted, and responsive.

Professional development and certification:

Watch the edWebinar recording on edWeb.net to earn a CE certificate, which may count toward professional development hours and teacher license renewal in most states.

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Resources:

• Download this Fillable PDF to participate in the edWebinar experience.