Purpose: Connect the text to larger themes, other texts, or the world.
Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text before they read it. Let them struggle a little—it’s where the learning happens.
Task: Socratic seminar, partner debate, or deep-dive discussion. Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates
[e.g., Written response, Graphic organizer, or Annotating a final excerpt].
If a student makes a claim, always follow up with: "Where in the text did you see that?" Purpose: Connect the text to larger themes, other
Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection
Give students a simple code (e.g., ? for confusion, ! for surprises, Circle for unfamiliar words). or deep-dive discussion. [e.g.
Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas.