Updated: digital type-in responses added 7/2020
The close reading passages are of high interest to young learners and are seasonal so you can use them from September through June!
I have been through numerous trainings for close reading and at first I thought it was a skill too difficult for my 1st graders. When I started researching the topic more, I realized that when broken down, there are parts of close reading that can apply to any reader, regardless of their grade level.
In this unit:
-An overview of close reading
-How I use close reading strategies with my first graders
-12 different seasonal close reading printables that can be used with any book the teacher chooses
-20 non-fiction seasonal passages with vocabulary and comprehension questions
-20 fiction seasonal passages with vocabulary and comprehension questions
*Close reading is a difficult skill for students to master. I complete all of these activities WITH my students in whole group and guided practice fashion. These may be appropriate for higher-level 1st graders or 2nd graders to complete on their own*
To see what close reading looks like in my classroom, check out my blog post HERE!
Enjoy!
Susan Jones
