Close Read Passages: Informational Text
Analyze informational text and develop critical thinking skills with Close Read Passages. Guide students through repeated readings of a single passage using strategic discussion and questioning at four layers of depth, from surface level to a deeper understanding of the text. Refer to the Close Read Passages Overview for instructions.
Instructional Tips
- Use a layered approach: Engage in multiple reads to focus on vocabulary acquisition, meaning, and making connections.
- Teach metacognitive strategies: Model when and how to use skills that deepen understanding, make connections within and across texts, and repair understanding when it breaks down.
