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ReadWorks.org - An Amazing Resource!!

Have y'all visited www.ReadWorks.org yet?  This site is one that you will recommend to your entire staff!

www.ReadWorks.org 
Here's my favorite part - the Close Reading and Paired Text comprehension units - including a demo lesson plan to help guide you as you begin teaching Close Reading strategies with your class.  Simply find a copy of the trade book, project or print out the paired reading from ReadWorks, and you're set!  Here's one I'll be using soon with my intervention students, after finding the book from the library:


How do you find resources for Close Reading?

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