35. RADIO READING (Reading, Collaboration, Feedback)
Description: Radio Reading is a fast-paced alternative to Round Robin Reading that improves comprehension and communication.
Application: Use this method occasionally in subjects that have large amounts of text.
Process: Before class meets, select one appropriate length text for this strategy and predetermine the stop points within the selection that will be assigned to individual students. On class day, divide class into groups of four or five and give each student a copy of the reading. Instruct groups to read the entire text silently. Quickly assign a section of the reading to each person within the group (ex. number off, student one reads paragraphs one and two, student two reads paragraphs three and four, etc.) and require all members to prepare discussion questions from their section of reading. After a suitable amount of time, have students read, in order of the reading, their section aloud and then ask discussion questions of fellow group members. Monitor groups for things such as timeliness of answering or depth of questions or answers and challenge students to improve, if necessary. Finish this activity by conducting a whole group discussion, emphasizing key points of the reading.
Description: Radio Reading is a fast-paced alternative to Round Robin Reading that improves comprehension and communication.
Application: Use this method occasionally in subjects that have large amounts of text.
Process: Before class meets, select one appropriate length text for this strategy and predetermine the stop points within the selection that will be assigned to individual students. On class day, divide class into groups of four or five and give each student a copy of the reading. Instruct groups to read the entire text silently. Quickly assign a section of the reading to each person within the group (ex. number off, student one reads paragraphs one and two, student two reads paragraphs three and four, etc.) and require all members to prepare discussion questions from their section of reading. After a suitable amount of time, have students read, in order of the reading, their section aloud and then ask discussion questions of fellow group members. Monitor groups for things such as timeliness of answering or depth of questions or answers and challenge students to improve, if necessary. Finish this activity by conducting a whole group discussion, emphasizing key points of the reading.
Reference, and/or for more information
35. Radio Reading
http://www.readingeducator.com/strategies/radio.htm
35. Radio Reading
http://www.readingeducator.com/strategies/radio.htm