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Engage in close reading to analyze and compare texts, capturing initial impressions, observations, and discussions to enhance comprehension and identify key points. Follow step-by-step instructions for insightful literary analysis. 8 Relevant
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FDOC Close Reading First Impression Discussion Observation Compare Close Reading
First Impression • Read the text silently to yourself • Do not mark up the text • In the first directions box, write down your impression of the text, your reaction to it • Write at least a couple of sentences Close Reading
Discussion • Listen to or see background information regarding the text • Think about the your original reading of the text • Write down any new impressions to the text Close Reading
Observation • Second reading done whole class out loud and follow the text • Mark any phrases you find that are key to understanding the point of the passage • Write down your opinion of the text in the third box Close Reading
Compare • Read a second text and repeat the steps • Work in groups to determine the main idea of both texts with support from each • Discuss similarities and differences Close Reading