What Is Close Reading?
Close reading examines language at word, phrase, and sentence level to understand meaning, tone, and effect. Essential for VCE Literature where students write analytical essays about prescribed texts.
VCE Requirement
Curriculum requirement: VCE English (Literature): Students analyse how writers use language, form, and narrative structures to create meaning and effect.
Teaching Approach
Pro tip: Model close reading with short texts first. Show your thinking aloud—how you identify techniques and explain their effects. Students learn the process through your example before applying independently.
