Considering how to shift from just assigning writing to modeling writing, language specialist and co-teacher Tan Huynh walks readers through the process of making the act of writing visible to students. Tan draws on his podcast chat with workshop facilitator Indu Bedi.
When students are challenged to “close read” a movie, they must not only learn how to deconstruct the story, they must also understand the many techniques that are used by filmmakers to create the total effect, says expert Frank Baker.
Articles / Close reading / Media Literacy
by MiddleWeb · Published 06/27/2014 · Last modified 11/26/2019
Close reading isn’t just for printed texts anymore. To help students meet Common Core standards related to close observation and effective questioning, media literacy consultant Frank Baker suggests ways to engage them with a range of visual content.
