Close Reading anchor chart explaining the concept with a digging metaphor and three reading stages.

A colorful classroom anchor chart explaining "Close Reading," defining it as reading the same text multiple times until you can explain it, know the main idea and key details, and ask and answer questions. It includes a visual metaphor of digging deeper with three stages: 1st reading breaks the surface, 2nd reading gets more information, and 3rd reading understands it, illustrated with shovels and grass.