Description
Everything you need for close reading in your classroom!
*Close reading flipbook-a two sided flip book for students to keep as a reference while close reading. Includes annotating symbols, how to use evidence from the text and what to focus on for each repeated reading.
*Bookmark-a two sided close reading bookmark with annotating marks and sticky note jot spots,
*Posters-set of seven classroom posters to display to remind students the purpose of each reading, annotating marks, and using text evidence.
*Anchor chart pieces-twelve pages of pieces to cut and assemble your own anchor charts.
*Discussion cards-12 fiction, 12 nonfiction discussion cards for small groups. There is also an answer sheet so that you can use for individual instruction; also great for early finishers.
*Annotating the text-a chart to use to help students practice annotating while reading the text.
*An introduction to “What is close reading?”
*Binder cover, monthly pages, and dividers tabs to keep your passages and answer keys organized.
*Directions for printing and assembling flipbook and bookmarks.
*Four monthly themed passages for each month with three reading response pages and answer sheets for each passage. Enough for your week of close reading. Day 1 is focused on main idea and details. Day 2 is focused on vocabulary and text structure. Day 3 is focused on making inferences, theme, and author’s craft.
JANUARY-The Presidential Inauguration, New Year’s Resolutions, Ellis Island, and Winnie the Pooh.
FEBRUARY-Mark Zuckerberg, The Common Cold, and The Super Bowl
MARCH-March Madness, Dr. Seuss, and St. Patrick’s Day.
APRIL-April Fools’ Day, Earth Day, The Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, and National Poetry Month.
MAY-Cinco de Mayo, George Lucas, and The Empire State Building
JUNE-Michael Phelps, Meteor Watching, and The History of the Selfie
JULY/AUGUST-Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Summer Olympics, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, Honey Bees
SEPTEMBER-History of Pizza, Comic Book Day, Apple Season, and Beyonce Knowles
OCTOBER-Why do Leaves Change? J.K. Rowling, and In October, We Wear Pink, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
NOVEMBER-The Day of the Dead, Bill Nye the Science Guy, World Kindness Day, and Election Day
DECEMBER-Rosa Parks, The Wright Brothers, The Nobel Prize, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The number of pages included in this bundle includes the answer sheets, not all pages are student pages.
**I have been working to add one more passage for each month. There will be 4 passages for each month coming soon. The price will slowly increase as I add each new passage. July/August, September, October, November, December, January, and April passages have been updated to include 4 passages each.**
Digital passages have been added for the months of April, May, June, July/August, September, October, November, December, and January. I will be continue to add digital slides to assist in distance learning. The digital updates will be added before the 1st of each month.
If you have purchased any of the Close Reading Passages separately and are interested in the bundle, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.
Sara M. –
This resource has everything you need more Close Reading. You have the readings and the materials to interact with them. Very student friendly layout.
ForeverATeacher –
Best resources offered a lot of variety for students to practice their reading, and demonstrate their understanding.
Kimberlee B. –
I have been using these in my classroom to help my students with reading comprehension and they work really great. This resource has a flipbook that focuses on close reading and has been really helpful
Charmed By Ava –
This is a great resources. My students loved it and it addressed their specific needs.
Deb W. –
Great experiences for my students. Children were engaged.
Alison Kan –
Students loved using the variety of these comprehension choices following their reading.
Patricia I. –
Incorporating high-quality, engaging close reading passages into instruction is a crucial component of developing students’ critical reading and analysis skills. These carefully curated texts, accompanied by targeted questions and activities, challenge learners to closely examine the nuances of language, identify key ideas and evidence, and build a deeper understanding of complex subject matter, ultimately preparing them to approach a wide range of texts with increased confidence and sophistication.
Highman’s Creations –
I love this resource! The topics and activities keep the students interested!
Crystal O. –
What an excellent resource to have. This has saved me so much time and planning! Thanks!
Lauren M. –
Great addition to my literacy program. Very thorough and kept my students engaged. Good variety of activities.
Tami E. –
Thank you for this great product. It was easy to use, engaging, and a great resource for comprehension.
Lindsay Liedke –
Close reading has been something my school has been focusing on in the past few years. I love that this resource can be my go-to so I don’t have to search for grade-level passages and create accompanying activities that align with close reading. Plus, my students love the topics!
The Fifth Grade Game Plan –
Extremely useful resource, will use again in my classroom!
Sallie S. –
I love this product! I love the resources that come with the passage. It made it very easy for me to do a close reading small group and work on text structures and main idea and general comprehension. Thank you for your hard work.
Jordan E. –
We have enjoyed the monthly passages and questions. They are a great resource to leave for a sub, or to incorporate as early finisher or center activities. I really like how it is low prep and put together so seamlessly.
Teresa Daddato –
Thank you! This is a great resource, with it’s differentiation, to make sure all my students are engaged in the topic at the same time. Since I have a wide range of reading skill levels in my class this year, this close reading resource has been very helpful.
Deana H. –
I love this resource! Not only are the passages engaging, but I love having the flip book as a resource for the students. Thank you!
Loving E. –
My students enjoyed this resource. It’s engaging and they had no trouble working using this resource. It’s easy to prepare and saves me time.
The Elementary Co. –
Such a huge resource filled with engaging passages! Thank you!
Erica C. –
Some of these are difficult for some of my fourth graders, but most are a good fit.