Questions: What is the author's underlying message? How does this evidence support the central claim? Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text). Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines).
Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text before they read it. Let them struggle a little—it’s where the learning happens.
Briefly explain why this text is worthy of close reading (e.g., nuanced vocabulary, layers of meaning, or complex structure). Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates
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Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas. Questions: What is the author's underlying message
[e.g., Written response, Graphic organizer, or Annotating a final excerpt].
If a student makes a claim, always follow up with: "Where in the text did you see that?" Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines)
Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection