Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates ⟶ <Deluxe>

Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection

Question: What is this text primarily about? Who are the main characters/subjects? Purpose: Examine how the author’s choices affect meaning.

[e.g., How does the author use symbolism to develop the protagonist's growth?] III. The Reading Phases First Read: Key Ideas and Details (The "What") Purpose: Students get the "gist" of the text. Task: Independent reading or teacher read-aloud. Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates

Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas.

Questions: How does the word [X] change the tone? Why did the author structure this section this way? Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary

Questions: What is the author's underlying message? How does this evidence support the central claim? Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text). Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines).

[e.g., Written response, Graphic organizer, or Annotating a final excerpt]. Who are the main characters/subjects

Students must cite at least [X] pieces of evidence from the text to support their conclusion. Tips for Success