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Chapter Resources

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Chapter 1

Figure 1.2. When You Introduce a Complex Text During an Initial Close Reading Lesson: How the Literacy Block Supports Deep Understanding of Content

Figure 1.3. When You Reread a Complex Text During a Follow-Up Close Reading Lesson: How the Literacy Block Supports the Reinforcement of Comprehension Skills and Strategies

Figure 1.4. When You Introduce a Complex Text During an Initial Close Reading Lesson: Understanding the Focus on Deep Comprehension of Content

Figure 1.5. When You Reread a Complex Text During a Follow-Up Close Reading Lesson: Understanding the Focus on Reinforcing Comprehension Skills and Strategies

Chapter 2

Figure 2.1. Is This Text Complex? (PDF)

Figure 2.3. Preparing for Close Reading (PDF) *blank template

Chapter 3

Figure 3.1. Reading to Make Meaning in Literary and Informational Texts (PDF)

Chapter 4

Figure 4.1. Ready for Close Reading (PDF)

Figure 4.2. Planning for Close Reading *blank template

Chapter 5

Figure 5.4. Planning for Close Reading *blank template

Chapter 6

Figure 6.1. Text Structures and Related Genres (PDF)

Figure 6.2. Planning for Close Reading *blank template

Chapter 7

Figure 7.1. (PDF)

Figure 7.2. Bookmark for Independent Close Reading (PDF)

Figure 7.5. Minilesson Planning Template (PDF)

Chapter 8

Figure 8.2. Kid-Friendly Comprehension Strategy Guide (PDF)

Figure 8.3. Thinking About Thinking in Complex Text (PDF)

Figure 8.5. Writing to Sources (PDF)

Figure 8.7. Planning for a Week of Shared Instruction Based on a Close Reading Anchor Text Template (PDF)

Figure 8.8. My Reading Log (PDF)

Figure 8.9. Conferring Protocol for Close Reading (PDF)

Chapter 9

Figure 9.1. Ten Steps to Implementing Close Reading (PDF)

Figure 9.2. Reflecting on a Close Reading Lesson (PDF)

Appendix I. Templates for Designing Close Reading Lessons

Preparing for Close Reading

Planning for Close Reading

Appendix II. Sample Lesson Plan for Shared Reading: "She Was THAT Kind of Lady"

Text Selection and Preparation for Close Reading

Lesson Planner for Close Reading

Appendix III. Templates for After Reading

Template 1: Most Important Words

Template 2: Theme Chart

Template 3: Gist Statement and Brief Summary

Template 4: Noticing Text Structure and Genre

Template 5: Evidence From First Close Reading of a Text

Template 6: Paraphrase It!

Template 7: Words That Show Tone

Template 8: Looking Into Illustrations

Template 9: Viewing a Video

Template 10: Reading a Photograph

Template 11: Evaluating an Argument

Template 12: Reading and Evaluating a Primary Source

Template 13: Reading Like a Scientist

Template 14: Reading Like a Historian

Appendix IV. Websites for Short Texts

Appendix V. Bibliography of Picture Books for Close Reading

PLG Forms and Templates

Preparing for Close Reading Template

Planning for Close Reading Template

Author: Nancy Boyles

Pub Date: March 2014

Pages: 224

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