- 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+