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Close Reading of informational/literary nonfiction Texts (continued)
12 SpringBoard® English Language Arts Grade 7
Second Reading: vocabulary in Context
After reading the passage to yourself, listen and follow along as the passage is read again aloud. Again, circle any additional words that you don’t know or that you think are important to understanding the passage, so you can look them up after reading.
Check your Understanding
1. Using these words and the underlined and bolded vocabulary from the passage,
think about how the vocabulary helps your understanding of the entire passage. Choose two or three of the words you have examined that you think are significant to understanding the passage you read. Use the words in a sentence or two that explains why these words contribute to your understanding.
2. What leadership qualities does Harriet Tubman demonstrate in this passage? Explain several ways that her role as a leader is different from the role of the others in her group.
Third Reading: Text-Dependent Questioning
Reread the passage a third time and respond to the Key Ideas and Details questions on the next pages. Write your responses to each question and highlight or underline the textual evidence that supports your answer.
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