A Teaching Close Reading Packet: Remembering Coast Guard Heroes
In honor of Coast Guard Day and for teaching about maritime history, this instructional close reading packet honors the bravery and contributions of Coast Guard heroes. It is a priceless tool for history, civics, and marine studies classrooms. In addition to sections highlighting Coast Guard hero stories (Coast Guard Heroes), USCG Day Tribute, accounts of daring rescues and bravery at sea (Bravery at Sea), life-saving mission highlights, the critical role of maritime protection (Maritime Protection), and their dedication as guardians of coastal waters (Coastal Guardians), the packet also includes other sections. This packet is crucial for both in-class and at-home learning because it includes thought-provoking questions and captivating texts that help students comprehend and value the Coast Guard’s crucial role in maintaining maritime security and saving lives.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Coast Guard Heroes
Coast Guard Heroes
USCG Day Tribute
Bravery at Sea
Lifesaving Missions
Maritime Protection
Coastal Guardians
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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