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Performing a Close Reading

Performing a Close Reading requires the reader to focus on a particular passage, a series of passages, or on the text as a whole. As the reader begins closely reading the text he is asked to observe various facts, details, and components of the text in an effort to develop a much deeper understanding of the work as a whole and how individual components contribute to construction and meaning of the work.

With the adoption of the Common Core Learning Standards, close reading is now an important skill students need to develop. As educators, it is our responsibility to provide students with the tools they will need to not only understand the importance of this skill, but to also demonstrate mastery of it.

Please follow the links below to examine various aspect of the rationale behind performing a close reading and the process for performing one with your students.

The Common Core Learning Standards and Close Reading Practicing a Close Reading Performing a Close Reading with Your Students

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