Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates -

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Give students a simple code (e.g., ? for confusion, ! for surprises, Circle for unfamiliar words). Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates

A focuses on helping students deeply engage with a complex text through multiple readings, specific text-dependent questions, and evidence-based discussion. Ready to create a study guide

Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text before they read it. Let them struggle a little—it’s where the learning happens. ? for confusion

If a student makes a claim, always follow up with: "Where in the text did you see that?"