Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of January and New Year's reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.This 18-page New Year’s close reading resource includes:• Inspiration and Directions for Use • What is Close Reading? • Close Reading Strategies • Dear Journal: Reflective Journal (1010L)• The Ball Drop in Times Square: Informational Text (1010L)• How to Plan the Perfect Holiday Par