What is reciprocal teaching?

• A. A Guided Reading Strategy in which students predict, question, summarize, and clarify in a cycle.
• B. An assessment method focused on speed and recall.
• C. A classroom procedure for grading student behavior.
• D. A method for creating group projects without instruction.

Answer: (A)

Reciprocal teaching is a collaborative reading approach where students and the teacher take turns guiding a discussion using four strategies: predicting what will happen next, generating questions about the text, summarizing the main ideas, and clarifying confusing parts. The teacher models these steps first, then students practice them in a cycle, gradually taking on more responsibility. This method helps readers monitor comprehension, engage with the text, and articulate their thinking, leading to deeper understanding beyond just recalling facts. It’s a guided reading strategy, not an assessment focused on speed and recall, not a system for grading behavior, and not a method for creating group projects without instruction.