Problem: How to teach close reading<br>Closely read the text yourself. To teach close reading, it is important that you first do a close reading of a text yourself. Extrapolate all of the details you can that are both directly stated and implied in the text, determine the apparent audience and the writer's purpose.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Have someone closely read the text to you."?

A: No

Problem: How to identify and care for lionhead goldfish<br>Check the fish you are preparing to buy, or if it is already in your tank, observe it. Lionhead goldfish have the following as physical traits : [substeps] Lionhead goldfish completely lack a stabilizing dorsal fin. If your fish has a dorsal fin, it is most certainly not a lionhead.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Lionhead fish do not have the physical trait of a fin"?

A: Yes

Problem: Brian Brohm, the Louisville quarterback, threw for 368 yards and five touchdowns as the Cardinals beat visiting Oregon State 63-27.

Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "More than 80 points total were scored in the game."?

A:
Yes