Close Reading in Elementary School: Bringing Readers and Texts Together

by Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson

Book Overview

The Common Core State Standards encourage teachers to use close reading as a means to help students access complex text. Many literacy experts believe close reading has the power to create strong, independent readers. But what does that really mean, and how does it work in the classroom?This book is your must-have guide to getting started It provides step-by-step strategies and scaffolds for teaching close reading and improving students' comprehension...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415746140
• ISBN13: 9780415746144
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"