Poetry is a great way to help students practice inference because so much of poetry lives between the lines. Poets have to be so precise with words and phrases that a great deal of emotion is only ever implied. To help students practice inference, I've put together this collection of 10 engaging poems!

Strategies for close reading in Spanish Class to help your students interpret authentic texts in a comprehensible way.

Poetry is a great way to help students practice inference because so much of poetry lives between the lines. Poets have to be so precise with words and phrases that a great deal of emotion is only ever implied. To help students practice inference, I've put together this collection of 10 engaging poems!

FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE FOR GRADES 3-5 PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ANNOTATING HANDOUT LISTING. This is a handout of an anchor chart that I use with my students to annotate their text during close reading with complex text. This should be taught first in a whole-group setting in order to thor...

Poetry is a great way to help students practice inference because so much of poetry lives between the lines. Poets have to be so precise with words and phrases that a great deal of emotion is only ever implied. To help students practice inference, I've put together this collection of 10 engaging poems!

Poetry is a great way to help students practice inference because so much of poetry lives between the lines. Poets have to be so precise with words and phrases that a great deal of emotion is only ever implied. To help students practice inference, I've put together this collection of 10 engaging poems!

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

Students need to be taught how to read complex texts. One of the strategies for learning how is close reading . It slows the reader down t...

This Annotating Text-Teach, Model, & Apply activity will encourage your students to learn how to annotate properly and efficiently.

Ready to bring student annotations from painful to purposeful? Yes, there are many strategies for annotating texts, like sticky notes, highlighting, close reading, and symbols. BUT BEYOND THAT, what do students actually write? And, how can we help students understand the value of text annotations so that they will invest the time in meaningful ways? Let's face it. Sometimes, annotating texts can be overwhelming, boring...or just seem like busywork. Even as teachers, we can experience burnout when it comes to text annotations. Are they really necessary? The answer is YES! They are, but to bring them back to life, we need to focus on some simple, manageable ways to annotate texts. Enter this resource! RESOURCE CONTENTS: Why annotate? - This introductory lesson helps students to understand the purpose of text annotations. It's not just to make reading take longer! Types of annotations mini lessons - Students will learn about 12 specific types of annotations (paraphrasing, summarizing, questioning, inferring, connecting, commenting, predicting, surprises, empathy, emotions, details, and defining unknown words). This resource includes a blank note-taking T-chart that students can fill in as you cover the 3-slide mini lesson for each type of annotation. A filled in t-chart is also included for your quick reference. Formative practice passages - There is a formative passage included so that students can practice applying each type of annotation. (12 passages total) Each practice passage comes with both a PDF and .png possible answer key. Think aloud videos - I am adding student-facing think-aloud videos for several of the types of annotations. Links will be added to the resource overview as I complete them. (currently includes 3 videos) Pay attention to lists - Sometimes, students need to annotate a text to show their understanding of specific standards. The pay attention to lists in this resource are aligned with a variety of foundational ELA standards. The purpose of the lists is to focus students' annotations on what is most important for that text. A resource overview - Here, you will find explanations, context, and suggestions for using each of the files contained in this larger resource. Is this resource editable? Yes, the files in this resource are Google Doc and Google Slides files. The backgrounds are secured, but the text is editable so you can adapt the resource to fit your needs. What is the teaching timeframe? This resource has pieces you will want to cover at various times throughout the year. The introductory lesson is 12 slides and would take approximately one class period to complete. The annotation mini lessons (12 of them) would take approximately 5-10 minutes each, depending on the amount of discussion you have with students. I recommend spacing them out to give students time to practice each one. The practice passages where students apply the types of annotations would take about 10-15 minutes. (12 of these to match the 12 types of annotations) The pay attention to lists are to be used with your normal curriculum when you are working on specific standards. There is no time frame predicted for these as it would depend on the text you have chosen. If you're ready to take text annotations to the NEXT LEVEL or if you're ready to hit REFRESH on your current approach, this resource will provide simple, manageable ways to introduce the benefits and types of annotations to students! See the resource preview for more details and feedback! A Couple Tips: * Be sure to click the "follow" button that is located next to my picture so that you can hear about sales and new products! * By providing feedback on your purchased products, you can earn points, which ultimately translate into cash toward future purchases...bonus! Plus, I'd love to hear from you. ©Reading and Writing Haven All rights reserved by author. Duplication limited to single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

Though close reading may seem like a buzz word, it's not a fancy, newfangled strategy. If your students are rereading a text to gain better understand and deeper meaning, they are doing a close reading. This #2ndaryELA Twitter chat was all about teaching close reading and text annotation. Middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed how they define close reading. Teachers also shared how they select the texts they use for close reading and annotation. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

One of the first lessons I teach every single year, regardless of the grade-level I am teaching, is how to closely read and annotate a text. Because I feel

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

Teaching students how to annotate text can be an intimidating task. Likewise, for our students, annotating text can be equally as daunting, especially if they don’t have a process of their own that works or steps to follow. However, teaching text annotation can be a simple and straightforward task if you follow these five steps.

These free posters include annotating symbols for students to use as they are close reading. Print on Astrobright paper for a bulletin board that pops! Included Signs: 1. Underline key details 2. Star the main idea 3. Write a question about the text 4. Mark an idea you find interesting or surprising 5. Make a connection to the text 6. I like/don't like this part 7. Circle unfamiliar words or phrases 8. Ah-ha! 9. Disappointing 10. Circle key words or phrases 11. Mark a sequence of events ✏️ Sign up here to get Five Days of Markers and Minions Freebies for Benchmark Advance emailed to you. Do you need this resource for more than one teacher or classroom? Sharing makes teaching so much easier! To make this easy and legal for you to share with your team, you may buy additional licenses at a discount. How? Go to your My Purchases page on TpT and find the resource. Then, click Buy Additional Licenses. This is the best way to buy for your team or grade level without violating copyright. Thank you for respecting my work! Interested in purchasing for a whole district? I accept PO’s! Email me at [email protected]. How can I earn credits to apply towards future purchases? Go to your My Purchases page on TpT and find your purchased resources. You’ll see a Provide Feedback button next to each product. Click on it and you’ll be taken to a page where you can give a rating and comment. Doing so will give you TpT credits that you can use towards the cost of your future purchases. How can I hear about new resources and sales? Click here to follow my TpT store Click here to join my email community Click here to follow me on Facebook Refund Policy The resources you purchase are delivered electronically. Unlike a t-shirt or a book, you can't return a PDF, PowerPoint or Google Doc, or other file. For that reason, all sales are considered final and nonrefundable. Please review resource descriptions, preview files, cover photos, and teacher reviews before purchasing. Terms of Use © Markers and Minions. This product is my intellectual property. I own the resource, while you are purchasing a license to use it in your classroom with your students only. It may not be posted on a public website or shared Drive where others can download it. You may reference the resource with credit and a link given. You may not translate or resell this resource. Disclaimer Markers and Minions is not affiliated, endorsed, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Benchmark Education Company, Benchmark Advance, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. The terms “Benchmark” and “Benchmark Advance,” are the registered trademarks of their respective owners. Use of any such term by Markers and Minions is for identification purposes only and does not imply any affiliation or association with them.

Close reading is a strategy where students read a passage multiple times in order to gain a deeper understanding of the text. When I first attacked close reading with my students, there was a lot of complaining. Here are 6 ways to make close reading meaningful and engaging.

Close reading is a strategy where students read a passage multiple times in order to gain a deeper understanding of the text. When I first attacked close reading with my students, there was a lot of complaining. Here are 6 ways to make close reading meaningful and engaging.

One of the first lessons I teach every single year, regardless of the grade-level I am teaching, is how to closely read and annotate a text. Because I feel

Close reading and annotating are skills that will serve students throughout their entire academic careers. This introductory lesson to these crucial learning strategies will provide teachers with the first tools they need to guide their students towards becoming GREAT readers. The first half of the presentation describes the "3 steps" to successful close reading and annotating. The second half takes the teacher and student on a guided close read of Last Diary Entry of John Wilkes Booth. **************************************************************************************************************** This lesson is most effective when taught in conjunction with the next presentation in the series, Introduction to Text Based Questions. Both utilize the same text, so that the instructional focus may remain on the process. Ideally, the available Mini Assessment would be given after both lessons have been taught. ***Note: Make sure to read the comments section in the PowerPoints for cues, tips, and resources!

Poetry is a great way to help students practice inference because so much of poetry lives between the lines. Poets have to be so precise with words and phrases that a great deal of emotion is only ever implied. To help students practice inference, I've put together this collection of 10 engaging poems!

Annotation is the record of a student's conversation with a text. Scaffolding is how students become independent with close reading

Annotation is the record of a student's conversation with a text. Scaffolding is how students become independent with close reading

Annotation is the record of a student's conversation with a text. Scaffolding is how students become independent with close reading

This Annotating Text-Teach, Model, & Apply activity will encourage your students to learn how to annotate properly and efficiently.

I jumped on the “close reading” bandwagon pretty early on, so I’ve had a lot of time to try it and reflect back on my complete and utter failures using it. And there have been failures, trust me. In my first lesson using it, I had a student underline every single word on the page […]

A practical close reading and annotating strategies handout and bookmarks students can colour in (mandalas). Quick annotating reference cards are included. For ESL/ELA learners. ⭐How can you use this resource? You may use this resource to develop or consolidate learners' annotating skills to help them engage with any text in a meaningful way. ⭐Use it: when teaching reading strategies when teaching annotating strategies as a cheat sheet quick reference handout or card ⭐What is exactly included in the document? Close reading - Annotating Strategies handout: strategies for before reading, while reading, after reading (Response process: explore, connect with the text, generalize beyond the text); some useful expressions students may use while exploring and discussing the texts and their ideas with their peers (functional language). Bookmarks - Front: inspirational quote, mandala to colour in; back side (3 options): 1) close reading strategies for fiction, 2) close reading strategies for nonfiction, 3) annotating strategies (quick annotating reference guide) Quick annotating reference cards - 4 per page (Signs learners may use to show: when the agree or disagree with ideas, when they connect to the text, ideas they like, things they do not understand, ideas that are important, shocking or thought-provoking). This resource is more appropriate for Grade 8-11 ESL, EESL, EFL, ELA, or even Special Education learners; however, it might be useful below or above these grade levels. Please, refer to the preview file to determine if this resource is appropriate for your students. ⭐FILE DETAILS: Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (Standard US Letter). Documents are not editable unless otherwise stated. Resources are available either in a PDF or PPT file. ❤️SATISFACTION: Before downloading a product, read the product description and check out the preview document to determine if the resource is appropriate for your students. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. ✨TERMS OF USE: ©️ Versatile Teacher Toolkit - ESL and ELA Resources. All rights reserved. For personal or educational use. You may make copies for your personal or classroom use. Sharing, posting, redistributing, or selling this resource or any part of it on the Internet is prohibited. You can read my full TOU here: Terms of Use ☀ Follow me on TpT ☀ Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits.

Close Read and Annotation Bookmarks When we teach students how to read closely, we empower them to become independent learners, so it is appropriate that the K-12 Anchor Standards begin as follows: - CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. These bookmarks can be printed five per page, back-to-back, and can then be laminated for durability. They can be used until students become accustomed to annotating. With practice, students will “dig deeper” into texts, greatly enhancing their comprehension skills! This product is part of two bigger products; if you like the bookmarks, check these out: Close Read and Annotation Poster and Bookmark Pack Close Read: Step by Step Strategies for Success Enjoy! Darlene

Check out these helpful tips for ensuring close reading success with your students. Free steps for close reading mini-book included.

Students can struggle with reading for a variety of reasons: rich vocabulary, lack of background knowledge, the author's writing style. To scaffold difficult texts, teach students to annotate through the gradual release process.

In my last post, I made a case against the five paragraph essay as an appropriate analytical structure for high school students. The closed thesis, redundancy, and built-in limitations to critical …

If I could choose one skill that every one of my students achieves by the time they leave my classroom, it would be how to have a personal conversation with

I jumped on the "close reading" bandwagon pretty early on, so I've had a lot of time to try it and reflect back on my complete and utter failures using it. And there have been failures, trust me. In

Last week I got to do one of my very favorite lessons of all time. Don’t you love those days? You can go to school knowing that you’re going to get to teach something way cool that you feel good about all day long. In my case, I got to teach it for two days… Continue reading Seeing Red: Teaching Symbolism by Close Reading Text and Film

Teaching students how to annotate text can be an intimidating task. Likewise, for our students, annotating text can be equally as daunting, especially if they don’t have a process of their own that works or steps to follow. However, teaching text annotation can be a simple and straightforward task if you follow these five steps.

Annotations help students understand the deeper meaning of any given text. This powerpoint can be used to introduce annotation as a technique for close reading. This mini lesson includes 13 slides on what to annotate and the purpose of annotation. It is EDITABLE, includes smooth transitions and a simple green colored theme. You might also be interested in: Socratic Seminars PowerPoint

Annotation is the record of a student's conversation with a text. Scaffolding is how students become independent with close reading

Close Reading Annotation Lesson - Presentation & Annotating Passage Assignment: Help your students understand the process of close reading and annotation of fiction with this ready-to-use resource. Close reading is a skill that does not often come naturally to students, but this presentation, annotating assignment, and handout break down the process in an easy-to-understand way. After introducing this easy-to-use, step-by-step guide, students will have a strong understanding of how to interact with a text to demonstrate understanding, analysis, and evaluation. Included in this Close Reading and Annotating Resource: ➡️ Teacher Instructions: These step-by-step instructions will guide you on how best to use the resources in this close reading and annotating bundle. ➡️ Close Reading and Annotating Presentation Slides: Use the included 23-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide students through the key steps of a close reading (Before Reading, First Reading, Second Reading, Final Reading). The presentation slides are used in conjunction with a close reading passage assignment that students complete as you model each of the steps. ➡️ Close Reading Passage Assignment: Students will use the blank excerpt from Guy de Maupassant's short story, "The Necklace," to annotate as you share each step in the close reading process. As you guide them through the presentation slides, students will annotate this passage. ➡️ Close Reading and Annotating Steps Handout: This handout outlines the most important information from the presentation and will be a useful guide for students to know the steps of close reading and annotation. ➡️ Completed Close Reading Passage Assignment With Annotations: After students have completed their annotation of "The Necklace," excerpt, share this completed version as a model for what a strong response looks like. What Teachers Are Saying About This Close Reading and Annotating Resource: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This worked really well to review annotating with my students, as well have a system to use for close reading. My students will be regularly using the close reading steps this year as they navigate texts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent walk-through of a close read! I love the step-by-step instructions. It made it so much easier for the kids! Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My students come from a variety of school districts, abilities and backgrounds. This was a great practice activity for them to teach them how to analyze text structure, make notations and actually become involved in the text they read. Like this resource? You'll love our poetry version! >>> Poetry Annotation How-To Guide © Presto Plans ➡️ Want 10 free ELA resources sent to your inbox? Click here! ⭐️ Follow Presto Plans on TpT to see what's new and on sale.

Problem: You want your students to annotate, but they can't write in their books. Solution: This handy-dandy close read annotation activity that guides students through the annotation process! This activity can be paired with ANY chapter of ANY text. I often assign this alongside reading homework. This adds accountability to the reading homework and helps me see who is just reading to say they have read vs. who is actively reading and critically thinking! However you use it, this is a resource you can use time and time again! NOTE: This product is a Google Slide that you can share with your students via Google Drive or Google Classroom. If you purchase it, you will receive a 5-page PDF with instructions and a link to the product. You will need to make a copy of the file before sharing it to your students.

This guided PowerPoint and worksheet set is all you need to teach high school students to annotate texts with purpose, and how to turn it into an essay.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.33 step by step slides that instruct and demonstrate with accompanying extract and work...