Close reading anchor chart

Close reading is a great way to get students to dig in and analyze a text. Read 15 practical close reading tips to help you implement this strategy.

There has been lots of talk about close reading at my school site but there haven't been many people actually doing it. I tried it out after seeing another teacher's anchor chart and got up the courage to try something new in the classroom...once again. Seems like there's always something new doesn't it? Anyway, my class and I were doing a close reading of a section in our history textbook. There are so many opportunities to incorporate reading strategies to all core content areas! So we…

Close reading anchor chart

Close Reading in the classroom can be really helpful in increasing student comprehension and understanding! If you've ever wondered "What is Close Reading?" and wanted to know some easy-to-implement Close Reading strategies and steps, this blog post is for you! Close Reading annotations, lessons, activities, passages, posters and more help you get started on the right track today!

For the past few months, I’ve been working with our third grade team on implementing one of the curriculum modules produced by Expeditionary Learning. By the way, if you’re looking for high quality, common core aligned curriculum for grades 3-8, these modules are awesome! We just finished up The Power of Reading and had a […]

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Close Reading Anchor Chart Understanding the Standards- breaking down each close read with the standards. Are you confused on how to implement close reading? Check out this post to get a CLEAR understanding of what close reading actually is. Understanding Close Reading: Part 1 - What is Close Reading? Young Teacher Love Blog

Annotating texts is a powerful strategy for readers. Get tips and strategies to help your students annotate effectively and use their annotations.

Annotating text anchor chart for kindergarten or first grade

Close Reading / Annotation Anchor Chart (Middle School)

This free close reading anchor chart is so helpful! Print it in color or black and white.

Close reading anchor chart

Reading is thinking anchor chart!

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Asking questions anchor chart

Close read anchor chart with steps, ELA, common core, reading

"Read like a Detective" Now THIS is a great Anchor Chart!