Reciprocal Reading – An Introduction Pack | Posters, Bookmarks, Tasks & Interactive Activities

Kick-start your students' reading comprehension journey with this Reciprocal Reading – An Introduction pack! Designed to build foundational skills and confidence in group reading discussions, this resource provides everything you need to teach the four key roles of Reciprocal Reading explicitly. Use it as a powerful stepping stone before launching into Literature Circles or Book Clubs.

This pack helps your students break down complex texts, collaborate effectively, and engage deeply with what they read. With posters, interactive tasks, and a structured recording booklet, your readers will be ready to lead, question, clarify, predict, and summarise like pros.

What’s Included:

Role Posters

Display clear, easy-to-read posters for each Reciprocal Reading role:

• Leader
• Predictor
• Clarifier
• Summariser (and Summarizer spelling included)
• Questioner
• Each poster includes a definition to help students understand and remember their responsibilities.

Role Jigsaws

Make roles interactive with jigsaw-style cards that break each one into three parts:

• Title
• Brief definition
• Role description
• Great for hands-on learning, matching games, and role revision!

Interactive Notebook Pages

Empower students to take ownership of their learning with notebook pages that explore:

• What is the role?
• What do I need to do?
• What do I need to complete my job?
• These pages support student reflection and help solidify understanding.

Role Bookmarks

Reinforce role definitions during independent or group reading time:

• Each bookmark includes the title, definition, and role description
• Choose between black-and-white (students can colour!) or print on colored card for easy group management

Recording Booklet

Keep group work organised with a student-friendly booklet that:

• Provides space to take notes for each role
• Includes a visual checklist on every page to remind students of key responsibilities
• Perfect for tracking group contributions and keeping shared text responses in one place.

Why You'll Love It:

This pack lays a solid foundation for reading comprehension through collaboration. Use it before transitioning to Literature Circles to build confidence, teach accountability, and strengthen text analysis skills.

Tip: Read the full product description and download the preview to see exactly what’s included before purchasing.

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