CloseReader in the student experience

Throughout Edgenuity’s ELA, math, science, and social studies courses, students will find read-aloud and translation tools to support the reading of lesson transcripts, directions in assignments, and more. When students are asked to read complex texts independently, they do so in the CloseReader, which supports the active reading of texts with embedded comprehension questions, text and audio prompts, and contextual definitions of vocabulary words. 

To further encourage the active and close reading of the text, embedded comprehension questions give students an opportunity to check for understanding and comprehension. Audio commentary at strategic points prompts students to pay attention to certain details as they are reading. To help students build their academic vocabulary, contextual definitions are provided for key vocabulary words. 

Readings contain teacher’s notes to provide relevant background information and to draw students’ attention to important details. When students hover over the highlighted content, the note displays.

CloseReader in EdgeEX courses: Dictionary, student highlighter and annotations

EdgeEX courses have some additional features in the CloseReader. 

Dictionary

Students can hover over a word to access a dictionary and view a definition of the word.

Highlighter and annotations

The CloseReader allows students to mark up important concepts and details on-screen. Students highlight content and take notes, record observations, and question the text using the annotation feature. Teachers can view student highlights and annotations when they review student work.

Students can select any word or group of words and click the Highlighter icon to access the highlighter and annotation features.