Saturday, July 25, 2026

FREE LANGUAGE ARTS LESSON - “Close Reading and Annotating Texts Handouts Freebie”

by HappyEdugator
5th - 8th Grade


You get two handouts for free!! One for Close Reading and one for Annotating Text - FREE! These reading handouts will help students take steps to close read and understand how to use symbols to mark or annotate text as they read. Students can use sticky notes to mark text in books that can't be marked up or write on passages in standardized tests where allowed. Helps students with metacognition and to think while they read.

Students may also design their own symbols in addition to the suggestions on the sheet. You can print these out and have students put in their interactive notebooks or journals or make posters with them for your reading or literacy center.

Digital and Printable Resource: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it online in Google Classroom or with a link in any LMS. Select the pages you want and add your own directions or notes! This is helpful for remote teaching. Access on the product page after purchase. 3 total pages including 2 digital Easel Activity pages.

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© Deborah Hayes aka HappyEdugator. For classroom and homeschool use. If you wish to share with your colleagues, please refer them to this page to download their own set. Thank you!



https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Close-Reading-and-Annotating-Texts-Handouts-Freebie-1809540





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