Reciprocal Reading

Over the last 7 weeks, we have been learning how to use the Reciprocal Reading Model.

The purpose of Reciprocal Reading is to facilitate a group effort between teacher and students as well as among students in the task of bringing meaning to the text.  Reciprocal Reading involves the teacher and students in reading, talking and critically thinking about a text. The text should be instructional, at a level that has some challenges for the students but where most vocabulary can be read correctly. Initially, the teacher takes an active role in leading the discussion to improve the comprehension of the material being read. This collaborative, problem-solving dialogue involves talk that is purposeful and relaxed and provides opportunities to expand, explore, and extend.

Once students have gained an independent application of the strategies, they can take on the 'teacher' role.  In summary is supports students’ to make meaning from text as well as monitoring their reading.

You'll see some videos of two groups reading without me, and a video where we have a learning conversation about the Reciprocal Reading Unit we have just completed.