As part of our class reading rotations this term, we are buddy reading with someone from a different reading group. It is good to hear others read as we learn how to approach unknown words, and listen to expression and fluency. We also talk about what has been read.
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The class are learning to assess each other's reading activities. There have been some excellent questions and clarification during discussions.
We are learning how to improve our comprehension by being reciprocal readers. Initially It is hard work for everyone, but once we get the idea we will be able to read and discuss our books easily.
Reciprocal reading means that in small group situations the children take turns at being the boss, the summariser, the clarifier, the questioner and the predicter. When a teacher actively uses reciprocal teaching in most readings required of students, reading levels increase one to two grade levels in three to six months” (Stricklin, 2011, as cited in Oczkus, 2005; Spörer, Brunstein, & Kieschke, 2009). What is Reciprocal Reading? Reciprocal reading (also known as Reciprocal Teaching) is a teaching model that allows teacher and students to scaffold and contract meaning around a section of text in a social setting by using think-alouds, discussion, and modelling. In the beginning the teacher models and scaffolds the four strategies of summarising, questioning, clarifying, and predicting until students are ready to start assuming the role of guiding each others comprehension through these strategies. What are the benefits of Reciprocal Reading?
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