Question

monday homework: read after the flood
use the close reading strategies we practice in class. you will read the article three times, each with a different focus:
step 1: first read — skim and notice

• do a quick skim of the article.
• use your notice and note symbols from your journal to mark anything that stands out.

(look for things like contrasts, tough questions, again & again, etc.)
step 2: second read — read carefully & take notes
read the article more slowly and carefully. as you read, take notes in the space provided. include:

• comments that show you understand the article

(summarize or tell the main idea of important parts).

• questions about things you’re wondering or confused about.
• notes that tell the difference between facts and opinions.
• thoughts about the author’s choices

(how they organized the article, their word choice, what they focus on, etc.)
step 3: a final quick read, noting anything you may have missed during the first two reads.
write your annotations in the space provided—this is not a summary

Explanation:

The instructions detail a three - step close - reading process for the article "After the Flood". The first step is skimming and noting key elements, the second is a careful read with various types of note - taking, and the third is a final check for missed details.

Answer:

Follow the three - step close - reading process as described:

1. First Read: Skim the article and mark anything that stands out using Notice and Note symbols.
2. Second Read: Read carefully and take notes including comments showing understanding, questions, notes on facts vs opinions, and thoughts on author's choices.
3. Third Read: Do a final quick read to note any missed details and write annotations in the provided space.