Dive into the use of close reading in classroom instruction with this practical, standards-based resource. Easy-to-use lessons focus on informational/explanatory text samples, argumentative text samples, or narrative text samples. Plus, each lesson is tailored toward specific grade spans for a direct learning experience. Step-by-step instructions clearly show how to work with and improve your students' close reading skills. Advanced techniques and strategies help students prepare for college and career readiness and become strong global thinkers. Resource is designed for students attending kindergarten to 12th-grade.