Boyles, Nancy N., 1948-

Closer reading, grades 3-6 : better prep, smarter lessons, deeper comprehension / spine title : Closer reading, grades 3-6. Nancy Boyles. - xiii, 207 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references : (p. 202-204) and index.

Foreword / Laura Robb -- Closer reading: closer than what? -- Choosing a complex text for close reading -- Getting in the mindset of close reading -- Supporting readers before close reading -- Supporting readers during close reading -- Supporting readers after close reading -- Moving students toward independence in close reading -- Digging deeper in close reading through rereading, small-group instruction, and independent reading -- Close reading for the common core-and more -- Appendices: 1. Templates for designing close reading lessons -- II. Sample lesson plan for shared reading:'She was THAT kind of lady' -- III. Templates for after reading -- IV. Websites for short texts -- V. Bibliography of picture books for close reading.

9781483304458 (paperback.) RM82.53 1483304450 (paperback.)


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