Shows that studying text closely can be rigorous, meaningful, and joyous. Looks beyond books, suggesting strategies that will help readers closely read other media such as songs and video games. Explores strategies for close reading and differentiation. Provides sample charts and examples of student work. Looks at connection to the Common Core. Contents: Close Reading, A Love Story -- The Essence of Understanding: A Study of Text Evidence -- A Way with Words: A Study of Word Choice -- If you Build It: A Study of Structure -- Through Your Eyes: A Study of Point of View -- The Family Tree: Closely Reading Across Texts -- I Believe in You: A Vision of Independence.