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Tag Archives: close reading

February 8, 2024
by Evan-Moor
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6 Steps to Teach Students How to Write a Biography

Biographies are a key genre in storytelling. We wouldn’t know as much about Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln, or Mother Teresa if it weren’t for biographies! Even in our day-to-day lives, we share biographies when talking about other people, … Continue reading →

September 14, 2022
by Evan-Moor
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Five Strategies to Improve Close Reading of Paired Texts: Informational and Literary

Close reading is an important skill for students to learn in school and was designed to build strong reading habits in children that they will need in higher education and future careers. It requires students to really focus on what … Continue reading →

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