CONNECTORS …

• Small group reading – independent of the teacher (after teacher modelling)



• Students practise using comprehension strategies and oral language skills in a peer group setting



• Uses eight comprehension strategies – including the four from Reciprocal Reading



• The twelve short texts have been specifically designed to introduce new vocabulary and raise questions for discussion



• Nonfiction texts have been selected to challenge students’ thinking and encourage discussion



• Alternate students lead the peer group discussion



• Student guidance on the What to Do page is at the beginning of every book and for the ‘group leader’ on every page



• Students review and summarise their thoughts using a variety of graphic organisers on the Something to Think About page and may do further research using the key words on the Want to Find Out More? page



• Recommended for groups of six students who are independent readers aged 9+.