Close reading is: reading a text multiple times for a different purpose each time, in order to analyze and more deeply understand the text. (For more on what Close Reading is, click here.)
We practiced with an article about Jose Fernandez and the impact he had on the city of Miami as a Cuban refugee. We are now moving on to close reading two articles to prepare for a Socratic Seminar on Friday. (For more on what a Socratic Seminar is, click here.) This will be a graded Seminar, and I've attached the rubric as well.
Baseball Star's Death Cuts Short Successful Career and Inspiring Attitude (practice close reading)
Sheriff's Posse Goes on School Patrol (preparation for seminar)
Dark Valley: Life in the Shadows of Poverty (preparation for seminar)
