Close Reading Strategy and Techniques

The video tutorial explains the close reading strategy, which involves reading a text three times to ensure comprehension. The first reading focuses on understanding the main idea, the second on identifying and inferring the meanings of unknown words, and the third on gaining a deeper understanding of the text to answer questions effectively.

What is the primary goal of the close reading strategy?

• To summarize the text in one sentence

• To ensure a deep understanding of the text

• To memorize the text

• To read as quickly as possible

During the first reading, what should students focus on?

• Identifying the author's background

• Getting the general idea of the text

• Counting the number of paragraphs

• Highlighting every sentence

What should students do during the second reading?

• Ignore difficult words

• Discuss the text with a partner

• Circle unfamiliar words and infer their meanings

• Write a summary of the text

What is the focus of the third reading?

• Counting the number of words

• Checking for grammatical errors

• Reading aloud to the class

• Understanding the text's deeper meaning

After completing the three readings, what are students better prepared to do?

• Translate the text into another language

• Create a visual representation of the text

• Answer questions about the text

• Write a book review