Close Reading for Meaning™
$900 per participant
Grades 2-8
Educators will become skilled in the 3-day Close Reading for Meaning™ approach through this professional development course. Built on current research from the Science of Reading, this course provides research-based training that connects theory with real-world use. By exploring key literacy strategies, educators will understand how students develop reading and comprehension skills.
The Close Reading for Meaning™ method aligns with proven research to improve comprehension and critical thinking. You will learn the 'what' of each strategy and the 'why' behind its effectiveness.
What You’ll Learn
- How to leverage different genres as entry points for close reading, making each session more engaging and insightful.
- Techniques to identify central ideas in texts and analyze how authors use language and style to convey meaning.
- The art of leading impactful classroom discussions that inspire deep, critical thinking about texts.
- Strategies students can apply across diverse texts and contexts to strengthen their reading comprehension and analytical abilities.
- How to support students in articulating their understanding and analysis through clear, concise, and purposeful writing.
Who Should Attend?
School leaders and teachers in Grades 2-8 who are new to or currently use Close Reading for Meaning methods™ and would like to deepen their understanding.
Module 1: Main Idea Understanding
- Align on a vision for close reading that puts passion for texts and ideas front and center
- Learn a clear framework for finding the meaning of texts across genres as adult readers
- Understand the Close Reading for Meaning™ 3-day cycle with a focus on how to plan for and implement Day 1
- Plan and practice a Close Reading for Meaning™ Day 1 lesson
- Build independence by developing student discourse