What is the main reason for the increased use of the term 'close reading'?

Close Reading Techniques and Standards

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1.
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It is a requirement of the Common Core standards.
It is a new teaching method.
It is a popular trend among students.
It is a way to improve writing skills.
2.
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What is the primary focus of the Common Core standards in reading?
Memorizing facts
Interpreting the text
Teachers' purposes
Students' personal experiences
3.
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Why is rereading considered important in close reading?
To gain deeper understanding
To improve speed reading
To practice reading skills
To memorize the text
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the purpose of reading a text multiple times in close reading?
To improve handwriting
To practice pronunciation
To memorize the text
To understand different aspects of the text
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During the second reading, what should students focus on?
The text's length
The author's word choices and text organization
The author's biography
The text's illustrations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the focus of the third reading in close reading?
Identifying grammatical errors
Practicing reading aloud
Memorizing the text
Understanding the text's meaning and connections
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do the new standards help students with new texts?
By focusing on speed reading
By emphasizing oral presentations
By ensuring they have coherent understandings
By making them memorize texts
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the goal of the shift in teaching methods according to the new standards?
To ensure students can write essays
To make sure students retain and use knowledge
To focus on students' personal experiences
To improve students' public speaking skills
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