Today we centered the class around close reading. I learned the goal of close reading is to discover the underlying meaning. Different ways to encourage/help students achieve the goal of close reading is to provide them with tools when reading a text. Have them highlight, circle, make notes, etc.
We watched a video of a teacher leading her class in close-reading activity. She gathered them in groups and lead each segment with a question. Each question provoked thought from her students to find/research for deeper meaning. It allowed them to reflect on the text and create an evocation. Through her example we were able to observe how innovation starts with a question.
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