Strategy Presentation

Close Reading p. 77
By: Lizzie, Sarah, Taylor
Riddle Me That

What is the longest

word in the dictionary?
Smiles, because there is a mile between each s
Objectives
Candidates apply a range of teaching strategies,
structures, and methods to support the development of
higher level thinking skills at all levels of language
proficiency (4.G).

Candidates can demonstrate knowledge and application of

strategies which incorporate cultural and linguistic
diversity to ensure equity in teaching and learning (2.B).
WHat is Close Reading?
*A strategy to help students uncover layers of meaning in many different
text types and lengths.

*A strategy that directly address CCSS reading anchor standard #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 from the text.
Why is close Reading Important?
*Components of Close reading strategy directly correlate with Ready for
College and Careers assessment

Students practice:

Engaging in complex text

Reading thoroughly and Methodically

Reading deliberately and Re-reading

Build vocabulary and understanding of sequencing

Build understanding of how ideas develeop in a text

When and How do we Teach Close Reading?
When- During any type of reading activity. (Read aloud, book clubs,
small group guided reading etc.)

How- First you model by demonstrating close reading when you read
aloud to your students. There are several components

Groups Investigate 2+ strategies each- Share whole group

COmparing and COntrasting...old V. New
Example:

Traditional Question

How did Maya change after Ethan and Alexis teased her?

Close Reading Style-

How did the Author use description to help the reader

understand how Maya felt?
Activity
Each group is designated 1 short book to read as a group

Upon reading the story, group members will work together to choose a standard to focus on:

Conventions of language

Word meaning

Word relationships/nuances

Domain specific word meaning

Identifying central ideas or themes

After choosing a standard to work with, the group will work together to write 3
traditional comprehension questions, and three close reading comprehension questions.

After composing their questions, we will hold large group sharing/discussion. (What did you
like about this activity? Was it helpful and how so? )
Wrapping Up
Watch Youtube video of teacher modeling strategy-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-98K3dsb_U

Food for thought while watching

-How would doing close reading on a computer help students

become more engaged? Specifically how could this assist
ELLs?

-Are there any negatives to this method of doing close

reading?