Pre-Teach Key Vocabulary & Concepts:
Before reading a complex text, introduce key vocabulary using word mapping, visuals, or student-friendly definitions.
Use anticipation guides where students predict and discuss key ideas before reading.
Provide a "preview text"—a simplified summary or excerpt to give students context.
💡 MTSS Connection: Pre-teaching makes complex texts more accessible, reducing the number of students needing Tier 2 support.
Guided Re-Reading for Comprehension
Have students re-read a passage with a specific purpose (e.g., "Read this section again and underline where the author builds tension.").
Use chunking—break down a difficult text into smaller parts with guiding questions.
Assign paired or small-group re-reading with discussion prompts.
💡 MTSS Connection: Allows students who struggled the first time to gain deeper understanding without pulling them out for intervention.
Sentence Deconstruction & Writing Model
Pre-teach difficult sentence structures (e.g., complex or passive sentences) before reading a text.
Provide mentor texts or annotated examples of strong writing before a major essay.
Use sentence combining or sentence starters to support struggling writers.
💡 MTSS Connection: Helps all students access rigorous writing tasks, reducing frustration and increasing confidence.