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]
Question: What is this text primarily about? Who are the main characters/subjects? Purpose: Examine how the author’s choices affect meaning. Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates
Level 3: Evaluative (Judging the text or connecting to broader concepts). Below is a structured template you can adapt
[e.g., How does the author use symbolism to develop the protagonist's growth?] III. The Reading Phases First Read: Key Ideas and Details (The "What") Purpose: Students get the "gist" of the text. Task: Independent reading or teacher read-aloud. Who are the main characters/subjects
Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection
Students must cite at least [X] pieces of evidence from the text to support their conclusion. Tips for Success
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).