Category: Close Reading
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Nonfiction Close Reading: Putting the Pieces Together in the Third Read
Turning Close Reading Into Strong Analytical Writing Throughout this series, I have shared the nonfiction close reading process that I developed through years of working with my students and refining strategies that helped them better understand nonfiction texts. During the first read, students focus on understanding what the article is…
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2 Nonfiction Reading Tools That Help Students Dig Deeper Into The Text During the Second Read
In the previous post in this nonfiction reading comprehension series, I shared how the first read helps students grasp the core idea of a nonfiction text. This step is essential for students to gain an understanding of the text before they begin analyzing it. Once my students understood the basic…
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The First Read Strategy That Improves Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Builds Stronger Readers
Several years ago, I began noticing a pattern in my classroom when we worked with nonfiction reading comprehension skills and texts. My students were capable readers. However, when it came to informational articles, many struggled to truly understand what they were reading. They would skim the passage, hunt for answers,…
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Why So Many Students Struggle With Nonfiction Reading Comprehension (And 3 Effective Steps ELA Teachers Can Use)
Middle school and high school ELA teachers report that students struggle with nonfiction reading comprehension due to a lack of explicit instruction in reading strategies. Implementing a structured three-step close reading process enhances comprehension by guiding students from basic understanding to deeper analysis. This method fosters strong reading habits applicable…
