This document provides a 3-step process for close reading a text: 1) Read independently and note unfamiliar words, discuss initial thoughts, and write synonyms. 2) Reread line-by-line to analyze each sentence, restate in fewer words, discuss the main idea, and write it as one sentence. 3) Read a third time to highlight supporting evidence, discuss as a group, and reach consensus on evidence and the main idea.
This document provides a 3-step process for close reading a text: 1) Read independently and note unfamiliar words, discuss initial thoughts, and write synonyms. 2) Reread line-by-line to analyze each sentence, restate in fewer words, discuss the main idea, and write it as one sentence. 3) Read a third time to highlight supporting evidence, discuss as a group, and reach consensus on evidence and the main idea.
This document provides a 3-step process for close reading a text: 1) Read independently and note unfamiliar words, discuss initial thoughts, and write synonyms. 2) Reread line-by-line to analyze each sentence, restate in fewer words, discuss the main idea, and write it as one sentence. 3) Read a third time to highlight supporting evidence, discuss as a group, and reach consensus on evidence and the main idea.
This document provides a 3-step process for close reading a text: 1) Read independently and note unfamiliar words, discuss initial thoughts, and write synonyms. 2) Reread line-by-line to analyze each sentence, restate in fewer words, discuss the main idea, and write it as one sentence. 3) Read a third time to highlight supporting evidence, discuss as a group, and reach consensus on evidence and the main idea.
A. Circle Unfamiliar Words B. Think-Pair-Share SAY: I think __________ means _____________. C. Write Synonyms 2nd Read: Line by Line Analysis A. Analyze each sentence B. Restate in fewer words (WRITE in margins) C. Think-Pair-Share SAY: I think the main idea is__________ . D. Write the Main Idea in one sentence. 3rd Read: Read for Supporting Evidence A. Highlight phrases that support the main idea B. Discuss and reach consensus. -Group Discussion about the passage-