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.
megan B. –
My students have enjoyed the passages and are engaged in close reading!
Type1Teacher –
This was helpful with distance learning. I like the themes with different months.
kathleen E. –
This was a very useful resource to purchase and I would recommend it to any junior teacher! Everything you needed was there and it was very organized resource. Looking forward to using it again this year!
Cultivating World Changers –
These passages were engaging and my students were very interested in reading them.
Libby F. –
These are such a great resource and have helped out my students to cement and review. Stories are wonderful as are the questions. I appreciate the effort put into this resource!
TLB –
Thank you so much, Libby!!
Meghan M. –
Love this resource!
Brittany G. –
Great for students to review learned skills.
Rebecca L. –
My kids actually enjoyed reading the different passages. I enjoyed how well written the uestions were. They were great for test prepping all year.
Deborah D. –
Amazing way to get my students to practice their reading skills!
Lisa M. –
My students loved the varied subjects and looked forward to the new subject each week. Sometimes students don’t like to do repeated readings of text, but this made it fun for them.
Kimberly Lucas –
Very good resource. Easy to download and easy for students to use. I can’t wait to use this again very soon. Thank you!!
Lynae Hoercher –
I loved this resource! My school only has novels to teach reading. I implemented an article of the week which helped meet more of the skills that students need!
Maria Staman –
This is so great! Thank you….I love it. 🙂
Andrea L. –
This bundle has been a lifesaver in our reading groups this year! Thank you for helping me teach close reading!
Jessica C. –
I’m at a loss for words on how useful this product is!
Daphne M. –
An excellent way to provide additional information on relevant topics! REady to go and very user-friendly!
Jennifer L. –
Hands down one of my favorite reading resources. So comprehensive in terms of topics and skills. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
Kimberly N. –
This resource has been a game changer in my hybrid classroom! So helpful as supplemental reading assignment for the kids to complete independent on their virtual learning days. The topics are age appropriately and my class loves them.
Specky Techy –
Perfect for my students with multiple disabilities.
Laurel Barnes –
Great resource! Thank you!