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Mrs. Adkins
Close Reading of Nonfiction
By reading and rereading texts, we will learn how much we can discover in the nonfiction genre.
Nonfiction Texts
Classroom Images
"You Are Now Entering the Human Heart" by Janet Frame
"The Story of My Life" by Helen Keller
"Changing Paradigms" by Sir Ken Robinson
TED Talk, 2010
Some Harsh Sentences Prove Unjust
"My Mother, the Scientist" by Charles Hirshberg
"Kids Need Structure" by Colin Powell
"
Why the Dutch Love Black Pete
"
Close Reading Questions and Note Formats
You Are Now Entering the Human Heart Questions
Notes for Ken Robinson's "Changing Paradigms"
Questions for "My Mother, the Scientist"
Socratic Circle Preparation for "My Mother, the Scientist"
Socratic Circle Preparation for "Changing Paradigms" and "Kids Need Structure"
Santa's Sidekick Questions
Assignments
In-Class Writing Assignment for "My Mother, the Scientist"
Santa's Sidekick Project
Create an American Sidekick
Resources
Answering Constructed Response and Using Quotes to Support Answers
4 Strategies for Close Reading
Guiding Questions Handout
Reading Closely for Details Checklist
Text-Centered Discussions Checklist
Analyzing Details Worksheet
Questioning Texts Worksheet
Socratic Circle Partner Observation Form