Close reading is vital to reading comprehension.  This PowerPoint presentation encompasses many of the strategies needed to teach close reading strategies to students from grades 6-12.  It is classroom ready, and coupled with Cornell Notes can be an effective introduction to Close Reading.  Detailed annotating strategies are included in this close reading classroom ready presentation.  As part of the Common Core Standards, close reading is important for all areas of student academic life.  It is used in almost every core class as well as encore classes.  Download now for free!