Students read a text aloud to each other at their own pace, immersing themselves in the text.
This method allows many students to read simultaneously and receive support from their partner.
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Students are divided into pairs and told who is Partner A and who is Partner B.
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Students are given a text, with clear indications or explanations of which parts Partner A and Partner B should read.
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Students take turns reading, explaining what they read, and listening until the text is finished or the time is up.
Didactic tips
- Mark in the text when to switch between Partner A and Partner B.
- Consider what students who finish quickly can do while waiting for others.
- Consider how students with reading difficulties can be supported. For example, may they use a reading tool, or should the pair read aloud together?
- Differentiate the method by giving the listener a role, such as taking notes, summarising, explaining difficult terms, or similar.
- The method can also be used in groups of three or more.
- This method is used in activity XXX
Inspiration
Inspired by Cooperative Learning by Spencer Kagan