Task: Socratic seminar, partner debate, or deep-dive discussion.
Questions: What is the author's underlying message? How does this evidence support the central claim? Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text). Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines).
Below is a structured template you can adapt for any grade level or text. I. General Overview Text Title & Author: [Insert text name] Grade Level: [Insert grade] Duration: [e.g., 2–3 Days] Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates
Briefly explain why this text is worthy of close reading (e.g., nuanced vocabulary, layers of meaning, or complex structure).
Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas. Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text)
[e.g., How does the author use symbolism to develop the protagonist's growth?] III. The Reading Phases First Read: Key Ideas and Details (The "What") Purpose: Students get the "gist" of the text. Task: Independent reading or teacher read-aloud.
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[e.g., Written response, Graphic organizer, or Annotating a final excerpt].