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).
A focuses on helping students deeply engage with a complex text through multiple readings, specific text-dependent questions, and evidence-based discussion. Close Reading Lesson Plan Templates
Task: Strategic re-reading of specific paragraphs or stanzas. Questions: What is the author's underlying message