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An investigation or
application that requires
time to research, think or
Non-routine manipulations
or connections across
disciplines/content
Close Reading
The process of reading, observing, and
interpreting a text deeply.
Involves multiple readings of the same text
through different lenses
Usually only a short passage is under
consideration
Repeated readings builds students
understandings of the key takeaways in
the text.
Used with both fiction and non fiction
A picture is worth a
thousand words
Lessons learned
There are 98 hidden items in the picture
Joan Steiner paintings help build habits
of the mind
Introduces the idea that multiple draft
readings are foundational to moving
beyond surface level
comprehension
Analyzing and interpreting often begins
after a second or third look
Lessons learned
There are 98 hidden items in the picture
Joan Steiner paintings help build habits
of the mind
Introduces the idea that multiple draft
readings are foundational to moving
beyond surface level
comprehension
Analyzing and interpreting often begins
after a second or third look
4th Reading
Imagine why was this painting
created?
What was the author trying to
convey?
Lessons we learned:
Analyzing and interpreting begin at
different times for different people.
Re-reading with a purpose and
chunking complex materials can assist
by providing entry point for all readers.
Lets try this with a passage (p.2)
Lets Try It
Steps
Read through one time for the gist--or to create an essential
understanding
What is your understanding?
nd
Read
3 Read
rd
Score: Proficient 3
Analysis
Tried to make a perfect horse
Did not give up
Understood her picture was not as good at
Euphemias, but still liked it
First good drawing of horse, even if it was
standing still
Writing