Question

in this close - reading strategy, a text is read three times. what is the purpose of each reading? which question goes with each reading?
drag and drop each answer into the correct box.
reading 1 reading 2 reading 3
closely read to adjust expression and pace. closely read to gain a basic understanding of the text.
ask: how does the author’s choice of words help me understand this event? ask: what is the text about?
ask: how does the author show gandhi’s message lived on after his death?
closely read to synthesize ideas and make connections to universal themes and ideas.
closely read to analyze how the author uses language and structure to convey meaning

Explanation:

• Reading 1: The first reading focuses on grasping the core content of the text to build foundational comprehension, so it pairs with the basic purpose and broad question.
• Reading 2: The second reading delves into analyzing the author's craft, specifically language choices, to unpack deeper meaning, matching the analysis-focused purpose and question.
• Reading 3: The final reading synthesizes ideas, connects to broader themes, and may involve refining delivery, pairing with the synthesis purpose, thematic question, and expression adjustment task.

Answer:

Reading 1

1. Closely read to gain a basic understanding of the text.
2. Ask: What is the text about?

Reading 2

1. Closely read to analyze how the author uses language and structure to convey meaning.
2. Ask: How does the author's choice of words help me understand this event?

Reading 3

1. Closely read to adjust expression and pace.
2. Closely read to synthesize ideas and make connections to universal themes and ideas.
3. Ask: How does the author show Gandhi's message lived on after his death?