Type: Core Instruction
Procedure:
Students in a group or class are assigned a text selection to read silently. Students are then paired off, with one student assigned the role of ‘reteller’ and the other appointed as ‘listener’. The reteller recounts the main idea to the listener, who can comment or ask questions.
The teacher then states the main idea to the class. Next, the reteller locates two key details from the reading that support the main idea and shares these with the listener.
At the end of the activity, the teacher does a spot check by randomly calling on one or more students in the listener role and asking them to recap what information was shared by the reteller.
Source:
http://www.interventioncentral.org/academic-interventions/reading-comprehension/reading-comprehension-fix-skills-classroom-toolkit
Research Citations: Carnine, L., & Carnine, D. (2004). The interaction of reading skills and science content knowledge when teaching struggling secondary students. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 20, 203-218.