Connect to Text: Strategies for Close Reading and Writing

By Jessica Hathaway

Dive into the use of close reading in classroom instruction with this practical, standards-based resource. Teachers will find easy-to-use sample lessons that focus on informational/explanatory texts, argumentative texts, and narrative texts. The lessons are tailored toward specific grade spans and include step-by-step instructions on how to work with and improve students' close reading skills. By implementing the techniques and strategies outlined in this book, students will become more prepared for college and career readiness, become strong global thinkers, and will be able to meet the standards and expectations of 21st century learners.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425815057
• ISBN13: 9781425815059
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Shell Education Pub
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 20 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Postsecondary