Close Reading to Support Analytical Response Utilizing Benchmark Mentor Text and Small Books November 3, 2023

• Learning Targets: We can determine the importance of purposeful close reading. We can plan based on analytical writing prompts with in mentor texts. I can intentionally plan for students to close read and respond to text utilizing Benchmark small books.
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Janet Merrill
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes 
• Open to Charter School Staff = Not at this time

Date, Time, and Location

• Date: November 3, 2023
• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
• Location: Pioneer Elementary, Gym

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Learning Targets: We can determine the importance of purposeful close reading.
• We can plan based on analytical writing prompts with in mentor texts.
• I can intentionally plan for students to close read and respond to text utilizing Benchmark small books.