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Utilizing Paired Text and Text Sets to Present Challenge and Literary Analysis, Grades 2-5
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 4
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Using paired text based on topics, or the exploration of overarching concepts and generalizations are methods of raising awareness of how texts having similar subjects compare as well as contract with one another to develop deeper levels of understanding. In this session we will explore how pairing texts and creating text sets (a bibliography will be shared) can benefit the development of higher order thinking as well as how story details and the integration of ideas can support literary analysis that is found in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness.  

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Laura Beltchenko

Illinois Reading Council
Laura Beltchenko has been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, teacher and coordinator of gifted programs, and an associate superintendent for curriculum and instruction in a suburban K-12 school district. She is currently the Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education Advisory... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm CST
Breakout Room 4 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174
  Literacy

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