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Close Reading of That Book Woman: How Did People Access Books in Rural Areas of the United States? Lesson PlanClose Reading of That Book Woman: How Did People Access Books in Rural Areas of the United States? Lesson Plan
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Close Reading of That Book Woman: How Did People Access Books in Rural Areas of the United States?

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For this ninth lesson plan in a larger beginning-of-the-year unit, close reading skills are used independently to find the gist of the story That Book Woman. Rereading for important details is the targeted skill to unlock a deeper understanding of the story and create a richer learning experience. Learners end the activity with the a collaborative discussion of the insightful question, "NOW what do think the lesson plan of the story is?" Third grade classes will enjoy the diversity of the Appalachian dialect written into the story. Teachers will enjoy the explicit language of the lesson plan that is designed to bring out engaging classroom learning. 

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close reading, main ideas, character descriptions, supporting details

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english language arts
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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Creative Commons
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Common Core

RL.3.2 RL.3.3 W.3.8 SL.3.1.a

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