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Close Reading of informational Texts in social studies/history (continued)
14 SpringBoard® English Language Arts Grade 8
Second Reading: vocabulary in Context
Now that you have read the letter silently, listen and follow along as the text is read aloud. As you read along, again circle words and/or phrases (other than
the underlined words) that you do not know or that you feel are important to the meaning of the document. Note especially the use of slang. Using context clues and reference resources, determine the meaning of any new words you need to define. Diffuse these words/phrases for comprehension.
Check your Understanding
1. Choose six words from the vocabulary that have been underlined, bolded,
and/or you have circled, and paraphrase the definitions to show your understanding. Then choose two or three of the words you have examined that you think are significant to understanding the text and use those words in sentences as part of a summary explaining the central ideas in the text.
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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