We know that diverse voices and contemporary texts are vital to supporting the needs of our struggling readers, but sometimes, getting these types of texts adopted can feel impossible. I'm here to teach you how to make them happen ANYWAY by harnessing their power as supplementals for close reading.
From personification to symbolism, YA novels offer a fresh perspective when paired with required texts from our curriculum.
But here's the hard part: which texts? Which skills? How do I find the time to read, pick passages, and create lessons that showcase these unique pairings?
And creative approaches to student engagement and reading success are my passion! I believe deeply in the relentless pursuit of finding new ways to hook the most reluctant reader and support all students as they work to become informed, curious, and connected citizens.
With 13 years of high school English teaching experience and over eight years working in teacher leadership and professional development, I'm ready to help you create dynamic close reading lessons that reach all learners.
as we work our way thorough six close reading passages that can be used in a wide variety of contexts to reinforce author's craft tools used frequently in literary analysis.
Session #1:
Close reading for color symbolism
Session #2:
Close reading for personification
Session #3:
Close reading for comparisons: metaphor & simile
Session #4:
Close reading for setting and mood
Session #5:
Close reading for characterization through flashbacks & memories
Session #6:
Close reading for characterization an inner dialogue