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Are your students struggling with grade-level texts, especially as the complexity ramps up in higher grades? Textbooks and literature become increasingly challenging in upper grades due to more intricate sentence structures, advanced vocabulary, sophisticated text organization, and abstract content. Many teachers feel forced to simplify materials for struggling readers, which can inadvertently hold students back, limiting their long-term growth and achievement.<\/p>\n

Join literacy expert Natalie Wexler to discover how the power of oral language\u2014including engaging read-alouds, rich class discussions, strategic use of audiobooks, and targeted oral activities\u2014can unlock complex texts for all learners and especially struggling readers.<\/p>\n

Learn practical tips for:
\n\u2022 building essential background knowledge;
\n\u2022 expanding vocabulary; and
\n\u2022 fostering deep syntactic understanding.<\/p>\n

Let’s help all students access complex texts confidently and experience reading success!<\/p>\n

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