Explore the what, why, and how of close reading to give students in grades K—2 the tools they need to be successful. In this must—have guide, teachers will learn the key elements of a close reading lesson as well as strategies for analyzing and selecting a text and how to support students based on their progress and performance. The included lesson template will allow teachers to not only use the provided lessons and texts but also create their own. Correlated to standards, this book includes grade—specific sample close reading lessons and digital copies of teacher and student resources.