Close Reading — Lesson Plan Templates

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

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

[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. Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary

Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas. Tips for Success [e

Purpose: Connect the text to larger themes, other texts, or the world.

Below is a structured template you can adapt for any grade level or text. I. General Overview Text Title & Author: [Insert text name] Grade Level: [Insert grade] Duration: [e.g., 2–3 Days]