Examining Library Week: Gutenberg’s and the Printing Press’s Legacy
This instructive close reading package explores the significant contributions Johannes Gutenberg and the printing press made to literacy and the written word. It offers a thorough examination of Gutenberg’s groundbreaking invention—the printing revolution—and its ongoing impact on the dissemination of ideas and knowledge. It is perfect for use in language arts and history classes. Engaging readings on Gutenberg’s life and work (Gutenberg and the Printing Press), the development of printing technology (Gutenberg’s Legacy), and the movement in culture toward widespread literacy and the value of written works (Written Word Appreciation) comprise the major feature. This tool is ideal for promoting an understanding of books, libraries, and printing history during Library Week. It also fits in nicely with classes on historical inventions, literacy campaigns, and the evolution of communication technologies across time.
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:
Library Week
Gutenberg and the
Printing Press
Gutenberg’s Legacy
Printing Revolution
Written Word Appreciation
Gutenberg’s Influence
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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