Close Reading in Elementary School Book Study Ch 3 {FREEBIE}
I am linking up with two of my Freebielicious Girls {Lyndsey and Tara} again this week for their book study on the book, Close Reading in Elementary School. Close Reading can be challenging because rarely do kids ever want to reread a challenging text just for the “fun of it.” I mean, honestly, do you?
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Chapter 3 outlines 10 steps to develop a well designed lesson that incorporates close reading strategies. When we do this, it builds a foundation for kids as they struggle with ongoing demands of challenging text. The goal of the 10 steps is for kids to reach independence.
I liked the point in the book that it isn’t like you just hand a child challenging text and say “go for it!” Young kids need alternative ways to “read” the text. It may be video, move to oral text, and then picture books…integrating hands-on strategies, practice annotating, and finish up with other close read strategies like jigsawing or PEER Review.
Here is a great freebie for you to use during those times when you want your kids to make comments/notes as they read:
Get the FREEBIE {here}
Oh, and I just finished up my Ladybug Close Read. Check it out {here} if you think it might be something you want to add to your classroom =)
Who doesn’t love ladybugs?
You can find my latest Close Read {here}
I got this ladybug life cycle on Amazon here:
Helpful Hint: I put the article inside a plastic sleeve so that kids can mark on it!
Jennifer I just love love love your blog!!
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Tiffany
One Fab Teacher
Thanks so much for the freebie! I love the format. Your ladybug pack looks great too.
Hi Jennifer thanks you the freebie. I love your lady bug pack. Looked for it on TpT but didn't see it.
Thank you for letting me know that I forgot the link!! I'm losing my mind!! lol Here is the link: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ladybug-Close-Read-1285431 Oh, and I added it above! Thank you!!!
Jennifer
Thanks for the great freebie. You are truly amazing! I can't keep up with you. Every time I turn around you have another post up about a book study or something with a great freebie. Where do you find the time to get it all done??
No, kids don't want to reread a text "just for the fun of it". But sometimes they really need to. I've been hearing a lot about close reading, I need to read more about this method.
Michael
The Color of Sound