This session discussed the strategy of Close Reading, composing Text Dependent Questions from that close reading experience and formulating Constructed Responses to demonstrate comprehension through writing. We also shared Tools for Readers Who Struggle and reviewed some of the supports available in that collection.
Close Reading is the reading strategy which includes reading with a pencil to underline key points, circle key words or words that are unknown or confusing, and writing summaries in the margins of text. This lends itself well to the ELL classroom as a way for students to boost comprehension with a strategy they can take with them as they transition out of ELL.
Composing and responding to Text Dependent Questions with Constructed Responses is another key skill our students must be working on as they progress through ELL, as it requires students to be able to demonstrate reading comprehension through writing.
The Tools for Readers Who Struggle collection contains numerous supports and resources to help students access reading skills. Several tools also provide a language acquisition perspective to common areas where readers struggle, such as fluency.
Please examine the resources below for more information shared in this session:
Composing Text Dependent Questions
ELL Oral Rate and Retelling Flow Chart