Close Reading to Increase knowledge and Strengthen Comprehension - Video
Informational text has the power to captivate students, especially when it connects to real-life topics in science and social studies. In Readtopia, close reading lessons go beyond simply building knowledge — they teach students how to navigate different text formats, identify key details, and expand their vocabulary.
Students love the informational text in Readtopia!
Through systematic and explicit instruction, students develop essential skills like answering who and what questions, identifying evidence, and making connections between ideas.
Watch this video to see how Readtopia’s close reading lessons help students engage deeply with informational text. Whether it’s exploring marine life or understanding geographic concepts, students gain both knowledge and confidence in reading complex texts.
Press play to hear Christy McDonald, Manager of Professional Learning at Bridges, explain what these lessons are all about and why they are important.
The video is an excerpt from a Bridges Professional Development workshop.
While we can’t share the whole workshop -- with all the real-life classroom examples, activities, tips, tricks and extra resources — this video gives you a sneak peek.
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