Chapter4

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__Overview of chapter 4__
“Chapter 4 explores reciprocal teaching in literature circles, which is an excellent way to continue to provide students with opportunities to strengthen their use of reciprocal teaching strategies. Lessons for introducing the roles of predictor, questioner, clarifier, and summarizer are provided. The chapter also outlines a special discussion director position that rounds out the literature circle with prompts for connecting students’ background knowledge and questions to the text. Many innovative tools such as role sheets, a discussion spinner, and minilessons on each of the four strategies are included. Finally, the chapter offers both students and teacher literature circle assessment tools.” (page 9, Oczkus)

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 * 1.** **Describe how reciprocal teaching strategies can enhance comprehension during literature circles.**


 * 2.** **How can you prepare students for literature circles during guided reading sessions?**


 * 3.** **What are three areas in which students need training prior to working in reciprocal teaching literature circles?**


 * 4.** **How do primary school students benefit from reciprocal teaching literature circles?**


 * 5.** **Describe the benefits of using role sheets during reciprocal teaching literature circles.**


 * 6.** **What is the purpose of having one reciprocal teaching literature circle model for the class?**


 * 7.** **How will you assess individuals and groups on their use of reciprocal teaching strategies and proper social skills?**


 * 8.** **What are some variations and activities to use during reciprocal teaching literature circles?**