What Makes a Text Complex?

By Dr. Timothy Shanahan Last updated 2025/08/22

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Dr Timothy Shanahan discusses the features that make a text complex, including background knowledge, organization, and text cohesion.

This video supports educators in analysing the complexity of text, and designing effective instruction to support comprehension.

Grade(s): K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Topic(s): ComprehensionSyntax and Sentence StructureUnderstanding Reading Development

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