keys for leaders
building foundational skills
accessing complex texts
purpose potential area of text complexity teaching for access
organization potential area of text complexity teaching for access
sentence structure potential area of text complexity teaching for access
genre potential area of text complexity teaching for access
connection of ideas potential area of text complexity teaching for access
prior knowledge potential area of text complexity teaching for access
specific vocabulary potential area of text complexity teaching for access
close reading dr. doug fisher
“every book has a skeleton hidden between its covers. your job as an analytic reader is to find it.” adler &van dore
x-ray texts
CCSS Close Reading Design ●read the text-what is the author saying? ●reread the text for specific purposes collaborative conversations ●reread the text multiple times, using tools ask & answer questions ●write about the readings a close reading protocol
keep our eyes on the text to read the content very carefully, paying attention to details stress engaging with texts of sufficient complexity focus on examining a text’s meaning thoroughly and methodically require active thinking and analyzing of the content to make decisions. practice during a close reading
use a short passage invite & include collaboration practice fierce intentionality ask text-dependent questions honor the power of productive struggle read with a pencil read and re-read
reading and writing float on a sea of talk James Britton reading and writing float on a sea of talk James Britton collaborative conversations collaborative conversations
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Focus Lesson Guided Instruction “I do it” “We do it” “You do it together” Collaborative Independent “You do it alone” A Model for Success for All Students fisher
What are Collaborative Conversations? Multiple exchanges between students and peers as well as students and adults Conversations are centered on grade level texts and topics - p roviding opportunities for students to practice new vocabulary, especially content-specific vocabulary. Follow rules for discussion, such as listening to others and taking turns speaking. Asking and answering questions to confirm understanding of key details and seek clarification
writing to sources