By: Ben Robinson

1. What is Reciprocal Reading? By: Ben Robinson

2. To improve student’s reading comprehension using four comprehension strategies: predicting, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing; • To scaffold the four strategies by modeling, guiding, and applying the strategies while reading; • To guide students to become metacognitive and reflective in their strategy use; • To help students monitor their reading comprehension using the four strategies; Reciprocal Reading Goals

3. To use the social nature of learning to improve and scaffold reading comprehension; • To strengthen instruction in a variety of classroom settings – whole-class sessions, guided reading groups, and literature circles; and • To be part of the broader framework of comprehension strategies that comprises previewing, self-questioning, making connections; visualizing, knowing how words work, monitoring, summarizing, and evaluating. Reciprocal Reading Goals (McLaughlin & Allen, 2002; Pearson, Roehler, Dole, & Duffy, 1992)

4. “Lubliner (2001) points out that reciprocal teaching is an effective teaching technique that can improve on the kind of reading comprehension that is necessary not only for improved test scores but also for an information age. A growing need exists for students to learn sophisticated reading skills that they can employ in the workforce and in a world that is bursting with print materials and data. Students should be prepared to comprehend and evaluate a wide variety of complicated texts from books to electronic sources, and reciprocal teaching strategies can help them achieve that goal.” ~ excerpt from Lori D. Ockus (2003) What the research says Discuss with someone next to you how this quote relates to 21st Century Literacy.

5. The objective is: To have students work in collaborative small groups using the following processes:

6. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Popcorn.

7. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Requires readers to infer by using prior knowledge combined with the information given in the text. As readers predict they also constantly evaluate Prediction Keeps readers actively involved in the story. Develop hypotheses then either reject or confirm hypotheses

8. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Reading

9. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Finding word meaning in context. Enhancing vocabulary Clarifying Distinguishing between fact and opinion Interpret figurative language Improve general knowledge and understanding

10. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Develop and understanding of 3 leveled questioning Recalling facts and details Identifying the authors purpose Questioning Understanding sequence A sense of understanding must be present before children can form questions. Drawing conclusions and making inferences

11. What are we developing by using the 4 strategies? Finding the main idea Evaluating predictions Recalling facts and details Summarizing Consolidating new understandings and vocabulary Retell

12. Let’s Have a go!

13. Tools – Reciprocal Reading Guide Card, Dictionary, Atlas, Vocabulary Recording Sheet, Instructional Text. Training - With the teacher as part of the group modeling each stage. 3 or 4 sessions of modeling before the group can be independent. Monitoring – Use PMI for group feedback, Check vocabulary sheets are being added to. Every now and then, join in. Rotating – Don’t have your groups reciprocal reading every day. Once or twice a week is enough for each group Planning – In your planning set some group goals. E.g. By the end of this lesson you will have understanding of new vocabulary to do with dance. Location - In class during guided reading, outside, reading areas, library. Mangement of Reciprocal Reading

14. brobinson@qf.org.qa Email for presentation or ideas.