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CCSS R.1 “read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.”

WHY: We want to teach students how to interact with complex texts in order to understand the content independently and more deeply.

Non-negotiables

Choose appropriately challenging texts/passages for your students (lexile analyzer)
Set a purpose for reading; Plan multiple readings (two or more) with opportunities to chunk and process along the way
Plan tiered questions that lead to deep, HOT thinking
Create a culminating, synthesis task to be entered as a grade that shows their understanding of the content (activity or writing assignment).
Reflect and readjust, using this Close Read Evaluation Tool
Schedule an admin. observation; implement & reflect. (Observation/feedback form here)

Communication:

Plan, Implement, and be observed once between NOW and MARCH
Sign up with Teodora for Ryan to observe a date: be sure to indicate which block and what time (beginning, middle, or end of block)
This should be a different close read than previously observed.
Coaches (CTs) will support and model for those interested

Resources:

How-To Article: A Close Look at Close Reading
Annotation Guide posters and Math CUBES
Lesson Plan Template (Revised version 2018)
Question stems
SAMPLES page (Various Content Areas)
Close Read Steps Handout "Digging Into the Text"
Instructional strategy options
Extension/Differentiation options: tic tac toe extension .pdf and annotation station pdf version.pdf
SCCSD Annotation Bookmarks.pdf
Text Choices (CCSS: Appendix_B.pdf)
CloseReadingQuestionBookmarks 15 questions.pdf
Self Reflection and Evaluation Tool
Non-fiction Text Structures & Graphic Organizers
Note & Notice: Fiction & Non-fiction
- - Observation/Feedback Form

Nearpod Resources

Close Reading & Annotation

Close Reading non-Fiction

Close Reading Fiction

Close Reading Poetry