Close Reading means reading a text multiple times in order to deeply understand it. We have begun practicing this with news articles at a 5th grade reading level. This is the anchor chart they are using to remember the task for each reading.
Reading #1 = Read for understanding.
After this reading, students should be able to give a one sentence main idea of the article.
Reading #2 = Read for details.
After this reaming, students should be able to give details that support the main idea.
Reading #3 = Read or purpose.
After this reading, students should be able to easily answer a prompt about the article, using details and their own ideas to show analysis of the content.
This is an example of an annotated article (by a student) after two readings!
