ELA / 6-8
Middle School Close Reading Annotation Codes
A concise annotation key that keeps middle school close reading focused and consistent.
- NYS framework label
- NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards
- Alignment note
- Supports analysis of theme, structure, word choice, and text-based discussion.
- Classroom use case
- Project during first reads, then require students to use three codes before discussion.
- SDI support idea
- Includes a classroom planning support that helps teachers adjust access, directions, response mode, or grouping without creating legal IEP documentation.
- MLL/ELL support idea
- Includes language-access guidance such as vocabulary preview, sentence frames, visuals, oral rehearsal, or partner talk for multilingual learners.
Preview
- T = theme clue
- ? = question or confusion
- W = word choice worth discussing