~Close Reading Guide~

1. Quick Read 2. Text Interaction

 Read straight through without stopping  Read the article again, carefully
for discussion.  Annotate text while reading.
 Identify the Point of View (POV),
Author’s Purpose (AP) and Genre (G) Circle unfamiliar words
POV: Underline words specific to the text
AP: Put a ? next to anything confusing
G:
Jot notes in the margin
 Identify text features. (circle all that
 Make connections
apply)
(self, world, text)
Headings  Note ideas/feelings
 Visualize
Emphasized words (doodle/sketch)
Photos
 Circle the text structure that applies best.
Captions
Cause/Effect Question/Answer
Graphics (chart, table, diagram, etc.)
Sequence/Chronological Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast

3. Expand Vocabulary 4. Partner Work

 List 3 unfamiliar words from the article.
Write a definition for each word using
context clues from the passage.
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 Pair Share:
Discuss annotations with a partner.
Clarify unknown or unfamiliar words together.
 Re-read the passage with your partner.
 Paraphrase verbally at the end of each
_______________________________.

 Write 6 words that capture the main idea?

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5. Make it Matter
Make a personal connection to the text:
 What is one theme?

 Provide evidence of this theme from the passage.