Evaluating Text

T.W. Josey High SchoolEnglish Language Arts

11/29/11

Schonta Gay-Nesbitt

MEET THE ELA DEPARTMENT

THE CHAIR

9th, 10th, and 11th grade

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Linda Merriweather11th and 12th

THE VETERAN

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THE REVEREND

Jonovan Harris9th and 12th

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THE FASHIONISTA

Lori Myles10th and 11th

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THE RIGHT HAND

Crystal Blanchard9th, 10th, and 11th

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THE ROOKIE

Brad Freeman11th

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THE REBEL

Benjamin Isaac 9th

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THE ENFORCER

Pam JonesInstructional Coach

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can a close reading help students

effectively evaluate text?

INTRODUCTION

A close read is a careful, critical, and analytical look at all

aspects of a brief passage

PURPOSE AND BENEFITS

On a sheet of paper take a few minutes to write down the

perceived purpose and benefits of conducting a close

read.

WORK SESSION

Use close reading

techniques to evaluate the

provided passages from the article on "Bullycide"

STUDENT CLOSING