Take a closer look. Scholars learn how to read closely using chapter six in The Lightning Thief. While reading, they write the gist of paragraphs on sticky notes and stick them in the book. They then answer text-dependent questions over the chapter. 

Concepts

text-to-text connections, text connections, evidence

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• If pupils struggle, divide the chapter into sections and discuss each section after reading silently

Classroom Considerations

• Number 11 of 13 in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
• Must complete lessons in order
• Uses three to four sticky notes per student

Pros

• Offers ideas for helping struggling readers
• Lists vocabulary to teach to help with comprehension of the text

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.1 RI.6.1 W.6.9.a W.6.9.b