Close Reading Graphic Organizer

Preparing to Close Read

Sourcing

Who created the document? When and where? Why was the document created? What is the author’s point of view? What do you know about the author’s background? What are the uses and limitations of the document for learning about the event/issue you are investigating?

Identifying Claims and Evidence

Central Idea

Claims Evidence

Analysis

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the claims and evidence?

How does the author’s perspective influence

this text?

How does the author use words and/or images to persuage the reader?

Is this a credible argument or source? Why or why not?