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The Informational Text Complexity Analysis Worksheet.docx - Azed is designed to assist educators in selecting appropriate texts that align with learning objectives. This guide provides a clear overview of each section and field within the form, enabling users to effectively complete the worksheet online.

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1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the worksheet and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin by entering the title and author of the selected text in the designated fields at the top of the worksheet.
3. Next, assess the quantitative measures of the text. Reference the provided grade bands and quantitative measurement options such as ATOS or Lexile, and fill in the corresponding values.
4. Now, evaluate the qualitative measures. Carefully review the descriptors listed in the worksheet. Place an X in the appropriate column next to each criterion that applies to your selected text.
5. After marking the qualitative criteria, analyze the majority of your X marks to categorize the text as Readily Accessible, Moderately Complex, or Very Complex.
6. Consider the Reader and Task components by reflecting on your students' needs. Determine the appropriate grade band for the text based on their capabilities.
7. Conclude by identifying any challenging sections or passages within the text and note potential instructional supports or scaffolds that could aid student comprehension.
8. Finally, review all your entries. Save any changes, download the completed worksheet, or print it for your records or to share with colleagues.

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