Jennifer Thronson

Literacy expert, author of Raising Up Readers: 25 Scaffolding Strategies to Help Students Access Challenging Texts, and former teacher and state-level English language arts leader who consults on literacy initiatives and multilingual learner support.

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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h

How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen

Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, a literacy expert and author, shares her insights on scaffolding complex texts for all grades. She emphasizes the importance of introducing connected texts early, combining decodables with richer materials. Jennifer discusses strategic peer support to enhance learning and advocates for pre-reading strategies like building background knowledge. She also addresses adjusting teaching methods for harder texts and the significance of varied reading experiences beyond controlled decodables, ensuring all students thrive in their reading journey.

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