Literacy Institute: Close Reading Strategies for Complex Text and Linked Writing Activities, Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET, In Person, Day 3
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET, In-Person
Instructors: Jill Fedele, MSEd, Danielle Gomez, EdD; Alison Leveque, PhD
Grade: 3-8
Credentials: 5 Approved CTLE Hours
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET, In-Person
Instructors: Jill Fedele, MSEd, Danielle Gomez, EdD; Alison Leveque, PhD
Grade: 3-8
Credentials: 5 Approved CTLE Hours
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET, In-Person
Instructors: Jill Fedele, MSEd, Danielle Gomez, EdD; Alison Leveque, PhD
Grade: 3-8
Credentials: 5 Approved CTLE Hours
Workshop Three: Close Reading Strategies for Complex Text and Linked Writing Activities
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Close reading is a powerful tool for developing deep comprehension and analytical thinking. This session focuses on research-based strategies for structuring close reading lessons and integrating writing to strengthen understanding. Participants will explore techniques for guiding students through multiple readings with distinct purposes and fostering critical discussions.
Key Learning Objectives:
Define close reading and its role in fostering deep comprehension and analytical thinking.
Introduce annotation strategies for both expository and narrative texts.
Develop structured response sheets to support targeted close reading activities across content areas.
Examine techniques for collaborative close reading activities.
Explore structured writing activities that support close reading objectives and reinforce the reading-writing connection.
Afternoon Application Session
Engage in a close reading session and design a close reading activity with structured responses for whole-class, small-group, or independent learning implementation.