I will be honest, when I was first introduced to close read lessons, I was not a fan. I did not understand why I needed to read the same book three times in one week. What could the students really get out of that? And besides, I have way too many good books to read to waste time reading the same one more than once.
I have been incorporating these lessons since October and have found the students really enjoy the story when it is read to them more than once. In addition, they develop a better understanding of the story and comprehension increases. I also think the students have a better connection with the characters in the story. However, the biggest benefit from close read lessons I have seen is the increase in vocabulary.
Each Monday, I read a story that connects to the theme for the week. This past week was Valentine's Day and next week will be President's Day. While reading the story for the first time, I like to point out the cover and who the characters are in the story. As I read the story, I animate the book but I don't stop to ask any questions. I want the students to enjoy the story. At the end of the first reading I will ask a simple comprehension question.
On Wednesday, I have the students recap the story and we delve deeper into the vocabulary during the reading. I also continue to ask more comprehension questions. For the final reading on Friday, we go over the vocabulary and we also discuss the author and illustrator.
I have now added a worksheet to help with key ideas and details. I included some pictures of our close reading of Tacky the Penguin.
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