The main intention of close reading is complex texts in thoughtful, to engage children in reading critical 2016). ways’ (Fang, complex texts. To achieve this, close reading Four elements support close reading: should: repeated reading of a short text or provide opportunities for extract multiple readings and discussions annotating the short text or extract to reflect thinking give attention to language as a meaning making questioning teacher’s/educator’s resource to guide analysis and discussion extended discussion integrate writing as a means children’s of extending understanding and analysis. and expanding repertoires support the reader to find text-based evidence in response to text-dependent questions.
The main intention of close reading is to engage children in reading complex texts. Four elements support close reading: repeated reading of a short text or extract annotating the short text or extract to reflect thinking teacher’s/educator’s questioning to guide analysis and discussion children’s extended discussion and analysis. complex texts in thoughtful, critical ways’ (Fang, 2016). To achieve this, close reading should: provide opportunities for multiple readings and discussions give attention to language as a meaning making resource integrate writing as a means of extending understanding and expanding repertoires support the reader to find text-based evidence in response to text-dependent questions.