Enhancing Internet Comprehension Using Reciprocal Teaching

International Reading Association Conference 2005, San Antonio

Jill Castek, University of Connecticut

Kathy Langham, New Haven Unified School District Union City, CA

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Fifth Grade Social Studies

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Fifth Grade Social Studies

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Seventh Grade Science

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Seventh Grade Science

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Students summarize

Explorers Unit Christopher Columbus

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Students craft famous respiratory scientist entries on Wikipedia

Video Clip 2

Students plan their reading strategies

Explorers Unit Henry the Navigator

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Students exchange strategies for posting information

Henry Heimlich

 

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Students Discuss Explorers in Small Groups

 

Video Clip 8

Students research heart facts and discuss content while note taking

 

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Small Group

Reciprocal Teaching in Literature Circles

 

Video Clip 9

Small Group

Students Work in Internet Reciprocal Teaching Groups

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Lesson reflection with Mrs. Langham & Ms. Castek

 

Video Clip 10

Students exchange ideas about famous respiratory scientists

 

Lesson Materials

New Literacies Research Team, University of Connecticut

Mrs. Langham's Classroom Website

Alameda County Reading Association