Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates 99%

Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text before they read it. Let them struggle a little—it’s where the learning happens.

If a student makes a claim, always follow up with: "Where in the text did you see that?" Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates

Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas. Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text

Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection ? for confusion

Give students a simple code (e.g., ? for confusion, ! for surprises, Circle for unfamiliar words).