On the surface, a text-dependent question (TDQ) is simply a question whose answer can be derived directly from information in the supporting text. However, for

The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts require students to refer to the text they have read when answering questions. Here’s how you can use text-dependent questions to guide students through close reading.

The creators of the Common Core State Standards discovered a steady increase in the difficulty of the types of reading required in college and career settings. Therefore, students must learn to deal with complex texts in order to be college and career ready. Here’s how you can choose appropriate complex texts for your students.