Close Read Strategies 🔍
The first step in close reading a new text
What is Preview the Text?
Invest in the Prompt means
Read the question twice & annotate key words
How many paragraphs is an argumentative essay?
5 Paragraphs
How many paragraphs is a literary analysis?
2
The first THREE things you must determine when reading a new text
What is the Title, Genre and Topic?
The best way to approach multiple choice is to use the
Multiple Choice Plan of Attack
What is a counterclaim and why is it important to have?
The opposite of you claim, to show that you understand both sides of the argument but yours is still stronger
TRUE OR FALSE: Your first claim should include your writing strategy
FALSe
The way to determine the central idea of a text is to use BOTH
What is the 5 W’s and the Genre Thinking Steps
Fill In The Blank: The second step in our Multiple Choice Plan of Attack is to ______________ the Question + Make a Plan
Annotate
When do you FIRST introduce your counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
Introduction (Both Sides)
2: to have sufficient evidence
The main focus of a second close read is to annotate specifically for
Literary Devices and/or Techniques (Writing Strategies)
Connect to Evidence from the Text + __________ (AKA ______________)
Write A CLAIM, Make a Prediction
What is the paragraph breakdown of an argumentative essay?
Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, Counterclaim, Conclusion
TRUE OR FALSE: This is a complete central idea prompt: Throughout “Las Papas”, the author expertly conveys the central idea of a father who reflects as he prepares meals for his child to show readers how one can find understanding in present and past emotion.
TRUE
The Nonfiction Thinking Steps are
Title, Topic, Point of View, Message, Author’s Purpose, Gist
Fill In the Blank: _______________ Answers + _______________ the Question
Evaluate AND Answer
Why is it important to have evidence to support both your claim and the counterclaim in your counterclaim paragraph?
To show you can support, validate and invalidate claims presented
This literary analysis includes both a writing strategy and how it develops:
Throughout the “Las Papas”, the central idea is developed through the literary device of ______ as the author uses vivid language that appeals to sight and smell.
TRUE: imagery