What type of questions produce better reading?
Text-dependent questions
List and define the acronym for summarizing.
SWBST
Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
What does the term annotate mean?
To take notes/make marks on your paper.
Where is Ms. Wooten originally from?
Indiana
Close reading is best described as:
Careful and purposeful rereading of a text.
When recognizing a source of a text, what should you make note of?
The author, title, source, and type of text (genre).
State an example of what you can annotate.
Figurative language, setting, characterization, theme, etc.
How old is Ms. Wooten?
26
Why should you reread a text?
To fully understand it.
List all 5 steps of close reading in order.
Read and recognize the source, summarize, discern vocabulary, annotate for key elements, respond to the text
How do you know what to annotate for when close reading a text?
Your instructor, reading purposes, or prompt will tell you.
What is Ms. Wooten's go-to Starbucks order?
When responding to a text after close reading, what should you always do?
A summary is best described as:
a condensed version including key ideas but lacking specific details
State an example of what you can annotate for a nonfiction piece.
persuasive devices, claims, setting, bias, etc.
What is Ms. Wooten's favorite meal?
Steak, baked potato, and caesar salad with a sweet tea
What is the relationship between close reading and writing? (Think: step 5)
Close reading often leads to a written response or analysis.
Oftentimes, words are defined where in a text?
The footnotes
Why is annotating considered an effective reading strategy?
It allows It maps your thought process as you read.
What is Ms. Wooten's favorite genre of show to watch?
True crime