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U1: The Global Tapestry c. 1200-1450 3 Close Reads

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Question 1

1.

Close Read 1

Before Reading:

Skimming for gist: Paying attention to the article's title and headings, what is this article going to be about?

Question 2

2.

Before Reading:

Paying attention to the images, image
captions, graphs,
tables: How do these add to your idea about what the article is going to be about?

Question 3

3.

As you read....

Read 2: Understanding Content

Paying attention to: Vocab

Are there words you
don’t understand or
recognize? Write those
words here, and then
annotate the text with a
definition or synonym
of each word. Or, as an
alternative, add them to
your vocab tracker.

Question 4

4.

Main idea and
key details

What is the main idea of
this article (note, it might
be the major claim or
thesis statement)?
In addition to the main
idea, what do you think
are the three most
important details from
this article? Explain
these key points on the
right.

Question 5

5.

Analysis and
evidence

What evidence does the
author use to support
and extend the main
idea or major claim?
Provide two to three
examples.

Question 6

6.

Read 3: Evaluating and Connecting

The third reading is really about understanding how the article relates to the idea or question you thought about as you read, as well as connecting the
content to the AP themes.

Logic and
credibility: In what ways are
the arguments
or explanations reliable and
effective?

Question 7

7.

AP Themes

Which of the
AP themes
are included in
the article and
how?
Provide an
explanation of how
the theme is being
addressed. Cite
specific evidence
in your response.
PIECES is a helpful
reminder for the
AP themes.