just what is… “close reading”
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Just What Is… “Close reading”. Definition . C lose reading means reading to uncover layers of meaning that lead to deep comprehension . . Here are five simple strategies to help think about the text more critically. Number the paragraphs Chunk the text Underline and circle with a purpose - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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JUST WHAT IS…“CLOSE READING”
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Definition
Close reading means reading to uncover layers of meaning that lead to deep comprehension.
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Here are five simple strategies to help think about the text more critically.
• Number the paragraphs• Chunk the text• Underline and circle with a purpose• Left margin: What is the author SAYING?• Right margin: Dig deeper into the text
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Number the Paragraphs
• Many questions ask you to refer to the text.
• One simple way to do this is by numbering each paragraph, section or stanza in the left hand margin.
• When you’re writing to a response refer to the paragraphs #’s where you’re referencing information.
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Chunk the Paragraphs
• Breaking up the text into smaller sections (or chunks) makes the page much simpler.
• Do this by drawing a horizontal line between paragraphs to divide the page into smaller sections.
• No right or wrong way to chunk the text
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Underline and Circle with a Purpose
• Don’t just underline “stuff” you think is important
• Underline and circle very specific things• If it’s a persuasion article/letter you should
identify the belief statements that the author is making.
• When studying poetry, underline the imagery you find throughout the poem.
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Underline and Circle with a Purpose
• Circle specific items– i.e. key terms that are defined or repeated
throughout the text–figurative language (i.e. idioms,
personification, similes, metaphors)
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Left margin: What is the author SAYING?
• What is the text saying?• Summarize what the author is saying in just
that small, specific chunk.• Summarize each chunk in 10 words or less. • Use context clues to write the meaning of
unknown words.
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Right margin: Dig deeper into the text
• What is the text doing?• Complete a specific task for each chunk– Use a power verb to describe what the author is
DOING. (For example: Describing, illustrating, arguing, etc..)
– Represent the information with a picture.– Ask questions– Make predictions, connections
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