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Page 20 DVHS Continuous School Improvement Purpose: Improve Reading GOAL #2 Strategy: Core Six: Reading For Meaning/Close Reading Reading for Meaning Reading for Meaning is a Core Six Strategy that offers readers methods to help them interpret difficult and complex texts. According to Silver, Dewing and Perini (2012), students break down “ critical reading ” into “ three phases ”: 1. Before reading : Preview and predict 2. During reading : Search for relevant information 3. After reading : Reflect on learning To learn more, read Core Six: Chapter 1. Reading for Meaning online at http://www.ascd.org/publications/ books/113007/chapters/Reading - for - Meaning.aspx Silver, H. F., Dewing, R. T., & Perini, M. J. (2012). The core six: Essential strategies for achieving excellence with the common core. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Access to book information here: http://www.ascd.org/ publications/books/113007.aspx Close Reading Five Steps to a Close Read: An Online Model • Step 1: Set a Purpose for Reading • Step 2: First Reading • Step 3: Second reading —Quotes, Notes, Questions, Insights • Step 4: Paired discussion -- formative • Step 5: Writing assignment Please refer to the template here: https://content.dodea.edu/VS/csieportfolio/docs/close_reading_student_template.pdf Avosb. iStock/thinkstock.