Title: Close Reading Strategy: Example Tasks 6-12
Intended Audience: Teachers, Administrators, District and School Leaders
Description: This presentation consists of a PowerPoint presentation as well as handout materials that were retrieved from the Common Core Appendix B. The presentation is divided into three sections: literature, artwork, and informational text. Any one section may be shared singularly or in its entirety.
All sections are designed to provide participants with not only a model of Close Reading as it is described by the Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey and Diane Lapp, but to provide participants with the opportunity for a more in depth application of Close Reading. Teachers will be able to apply the information presented in this workshop to other texts at all grade levels.
Suggested Uses for this Presentation:
· Professional Development Coordinators may use these materials to inform and familiarize personnel with Close Reading as it applies to the Common Core.
· Teachers may use this information to apply the practice of Close Reading to their curricular areas.
Materials Necessary:
1. PowerPoint: “Close Reading Modeling Method: Example Tasks 6-12”
**Participants will only need one copy of the story or poem printed within the presentation.
2. Slide notes (may be used as a guide for the presenter)
3. Facilitator’s Guide
4. Handouts: Slide copies of text on which participants can mark
Close Reading Reader and Task Considerations
5. Books appropriate to grade level or exemplar samples may be utilized from Appendix B Text Exemplars
For further information/feedback:
Facilitator’s GuideClose Reading Strategy: Example Tasks for 6-12 /
Session Description
The session is designed for a 30-90 minute workshop. The length may vary depending upon facilitator’s choice of pacing. The presenter may adjust the schedule below to fit their needs. During this workshop, participants will not only be presented with information, but also engage in a model method for close reading adapted from Fisher, Frey and Lapp.
Goal of the Session
Participants will leave the presentation with:
· A definition of Close Reading
· How to use the structure of the Standards to complete Close Reading as a strategy
· How to incorporate a variety of literacy strands to foster critical thinking, engagement, and comprehension.
This presentation would be ideal for teachers or administrators who design and implement curriculum.
Pre-session Preparation
- Review the PowerPoint and slide notes,
- Make copies of handouts
- Gather markers, highlighters, pens/pencils
- Create coding chart reflecting slide 8
TIME / CONTENT/ACTIVITIES / MATERIALS /
2 min. / Introduction/Objectives:
Present slides 1-2 (see notes within powerpoint)
**This may be shortened here to save on presentation time and presenter could begin on slide 4-5 and skip to 8 / Powerpoint
1 min. / Text Handouts (Optional)
While it is not mandatory, the stories that are provided could be printed for full engagement by participants. Distribute handouts. / 6-12 presentation: slides 9-11 for literary and slides 41-44 for informational
5 min. / Presentation:
Present slides 3-6 (see slide notes for more detail)
Define Close Reading with slide 3 and provide 5 Ws Handout / 1. PowerPoint and 5Ws Handout
5-10 min. / Create a Coding Chart to hang in the room reflecting slide 8
Presentation:
Conduct first close read following notes for slides 9-11. Participants should take notes on their copies. Ask participants the questions. / 1. PowerPoint
2. Markers
3. Highlighters
4. Pens/Pencils
5-10 min. / Presentation:
Conduct second close read following notes for slides 12. Only advance presentation after second reading is complete. Share slides 12-15 and allow participants to answer questions. Provide vocabulary strategy. / 1. PowerPoint
2. 10 Important Words Handout
5-10 min / Presentation:
Conduct third close read following notes on slides 16-19 following the notes provided in the presentation. Allow participants to answer questions. / 1. PowerPoint
2 min. ** Natural stopping point / Presentation:
Wrap up literature close reading with slides 20. If choosing to end presentation here, follow up with slides 55 and 57. / 1. Powerpoint
2 min. / Presentation:
Present slides 21- 24 expressing the same structure for informational standards as literature standards. (see slide notes for more detail) / 1. Powerpoint
15-20 min. / Presentation: Introducing Artwork for Close Reading
Conduct close read of informational text with group. Allow participants to listen to speech and then present slides 26-39 following notes provided in presentation. / 1. Powerpoint
5 min. **Natural stopping point / Presentation:
The presentation may be stopped here. Wrap up with slides 55-57 and provide closing statements. / 1. PowerPoint
5-10 min. / Presentation:
Introduce FDR State of Union speech as a first close read (slides 40-44). Allow participants to answer questions. / 1. PowerPoint
2. Copies of slides for participants to mark on: slides 41-45
3. Chart with codes (slide 8)
5-10 min. / Presentation:
Introduce second close read (slides 45-49), and allow participants to discuss the questions that align to the standards. / 1. PowerPoint
2. Deb Walstrom Text Structure Cards
5-10 min. / Presentation:
Introduce the third close read (slides 50-54), and pause for discussion of the questions. / 1. Powerpoint
2 min. / Presentation:
Review the process for close reading and provide Reader and Task handout. / 1. PowerPoint
2. Reader and Task Handout