Text Sets and Text Accessibility Self-study

Background knowledge is the hidden engine of comprehension. In this self-study, you will gain a practical tool for building knowledge before reading and extending understanding afterward, using text sets.

You will study two social studies text set examples, learn what to include and how to evaluate materials, and explore ways to differentiate instruction. An article widens your view of science instruction through different genres of trade books, and a closing video drives home just how much background knowledge shapes understanding.