Close Reading in Elementary School

ISBN-13: 9781032528939 / Twarda / 2024 / 216 str.

Betsy (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC

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This book provides step-by-step strategies and scaffolds for teaching close reading and improving students’ comprehension of complex texts.

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Preface

Meet the Authors

PART I Understanding Close Reading

Chapter 1 Defining Complex Text in the Classroom

Why Is Text Complexity a Significant Factor in Reading Instruction Today?

Measuring Text Complexity

The Essence of Text Complexity

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 2 Close Reading: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Practices

Historical Context

Close Reading Comes to American Classrooms

Reader Response Theory

The Return of Close Reading

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

　

Part II Close Reading in the Classroom

Chapter 3 An Overview of Close Reading Strategies

Ten Steps to Creating a Close Reading Lesson

Plan the Implementation

Scaffold the Process

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 4 Reading Across Literary and Informational Genres

Literary Genres

Informational Genres

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 5 Strengthening Reading Through Targeted Comprehension Skills

Reading for Details Using Both Literal and Inferential Understanding

Theme, Main Idea, and Summarization

Narrative Elements

Vocabulary

Text Structure

Point of View

Diverse Text Formats and Media

Evaluate Arguments in Text

Comparing and Contrasting Multiple Texts on the Same Topic

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 6 Accelerating Learning With Increasing Levels of Rigor

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Webb’s DOK Levels

Differentiating Academic Rigor

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 7 Looking Deeper at Digital Text

Evolution of Reading

The Digital Brain

Delving Into Digital Texts

Academic Benefits of the Social Aspect of Reading

The Use of Writing as a Physical Interaction With Digital Learning

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

　

Part III Linking Close Reading With Close Talks and Close Writes

Chapter 8 Using Close Talks to Deepen Understanding

The Power of Questioning

Talking, Thinking, and Learning

Close Talks

Preparing a Close Talk

Guidelines for Participating in a Close Talk

Close Talk Procedure

Close Talk Participation Rubric

Benefits of Close Talk

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

Chapter 9 Close Writes as a Springboard Into Student-Generated Writing

Reading-Writing Connection

The Close Write Model

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

　

Chapter IV The Independent Reader

Chapter 10 Building the Independent Reader

The Power of the Gradual Release of Responsibility

Teacher Modeling

Interactive Think Alouds

Guided Use of Whole-Class Close Reading Framework With Shared Text

Differentiating the Close Reading Process in Small Groups and Paired Reading

Using Feedback to Elevate Student Thinking

The Independent Reader

Closing Thoughts on the Transformational Effect of Close Reading

Chapter Summary

Book Study: Reflection Questions

References

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Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson, Ed.D.s are international literacy consultants focusing on professional development and school improvement. They also serve as adjunct professors in the fields of teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction, educational research in literacy, and literacy instruction.