#10 Close Reading: Main Idea, Answering Questions and Making Connections (Reading Comprehension)

The video tutorial explains the process of close reading, which involves reading a text three times to enhance comprehension. The first read focuses on understanding the main idea and summarizing the content. The second read is about answering specific questions, often requiring evidence and inference. The third read encourages making personal connections to the text. The tutorial uses the book 'The Digger and the Duckling' as an example and provides tips for each reading stage.

What is the primary goal of the first read in close reading?

• To read as quickly as possible

• To memorize the text

• To find grammatical errors

• To understand the main idea and summarize

Before starting the second read, what should you do to effectively find answers?

• Highlight every sentence

• Ignore the questions

• Read the questions first

• Read the text backwards

During the second read, what is a key strategy for answering questions?

• Guess the answers

• Focus on key words and use evidence

• Only answer questions you like

• Skip difficult questions

What is the focus of the third read in the close reading process?

• To memorize the text

• To make personal connections

• To find spelling mistakes

• To read faster

What should you reflect on during the third read?

• The book's publication date

• What you learned and remaining questions

• The author's biography

• The number of pages read