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DAY 22:

Focusing on Close Reading Tasks That Demonstrate Inspiration

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TODAY’S TAKEAWAY | DAY 22, 30 DAYS TO CLOSE READING

“The whole idea of reading a text closely, carefully, and deeply is to understand it at a level that inspires you to do something based on that level of understanding.” –Dr. Doug Fisher

OVERVIEW

On Day 22, Dr. Fisher focuses on close reading tasks that demonstrate what students have learned, going deeper into tasks that showcase inspiration—What does the text inspire you to do?

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DAY 22 ASSIGNMENT

FOCUS ON CLOSE READING TASKS THAT DEMONSTRATE INSPIRATION

Provide students with options to demonstrate their understanding of the text by focusing on what the text inspires them to do. Consider the following options:

  • Respond to a writing prompt.
  • Conduct research or investigate.
  • Generate new questions.
  • Deliver a presentation.
  • Debate about the text.
  • Engage in a Socratic seminar.

Consider using the Learning Log to reflect on the tasks students chose to demonstrate understanding of the text.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LOG

This log can be used to capture new learnings as you develop close reading techniques.