Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates May 2026

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If a student makes a claim, always follow up with: "Where in the text did you see that?" Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates

Questions: What is the author's underlying message? How does this evidence support the central claim? Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text). Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines). Ready to create a study guide

Below is a structured template you can adapt for any grade level or text. I. General Overview Text Title & Author: [Insert text name] Grade Level: [Insert grade] Duration: [e.g., 2–3 Days] Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates