Description
Book SynopsisMany literacy experts believe close reading has the power to create strong, independent readers, but what does that really mean, and how does it work in the classroom? This book is your must-have guide to getting started! It provides step-by-step strategies and scaffolds for teaching close reading and improving students' comprehension of complex texts. You will learn how to teach close reading based on text type, how to accelerate learning through increasingly challenging texts in both print and digital media, how to use close reading as a springboard for close talks and close writes, and how to support your students to move forward confidently with a repertoire of tools to employ as they navigate complex text in their daily lives.
Special Features:
- A clear explanation of what text complexity really means and how it varies by student
- An easy-to-use framework for creating a close reading lesson that builds student reading stamina
- Scaffolds to help stu
