Reciprocal Reading Bundle

Reciprocal Reading Bundle – Introduction Pack + Lapbook for Weekly Guided Reading Discussions

Set your students up for success with this Reciprocal Reading Bundle—a comprehensive resource that includes both an Introduction Pack and a Student Lapbook designed to deepen understanding, strengthen collaboration, and track reading progress over time.

Perfect for launching and sustaining effective Reciprocal Reading groups, this bundle helps you explicitly teach each role, support rich discussions, and monitor growth in a structured, meaningful way. It’s ideal for classrooms preparing to transition into Literature Circles or other student-led reading programs.

What You’ll Get:
Reciprocal Reading – Introduction Pack
Start strong by introducing students to the five core roles of Reciprocal Reading:
Leader
Predictor
Clarifier
Summariser (Summarizer also included)
Questioner

This pack includes:
Role Posters with clear definitions
Jigsaw Tasks that explore each role through title, definition, and description
Interactive Notebook Pages that ask: What is it? What do I need to do? What do I need?
Bookmarks in black and white (ready for students to color) and color versions for quick reference
Role Recording Booklet that keeps all shared text notes in one place—ideal for tracking comprehension and promoting accountability
Use this pack to build student confidence and prepare them for more independent text discussions.

Reciprocal Reading Student Lapbook

Once your reading groups are up and running, use the Lapbook to track ongoing progress and deepen role understanding. Each student builds their folder, creating a personalised space for:

Recording how they performed each role across multiple sessions
Setting reading goals
Adding teacher feedback
Reflecting on group discussions

The lapbook includes:
Assembly instructions with clear photos
Flexible printing options – choose black and white or full colour
Role sections for Leader, Predictor, Clarifier, Summariser/Summarizer, and Questioner
You’ll find this lapbook especially useful during parent-teacher conferences as a visual tool to share reading strategies, student progress, and next steps.

Why Choose This Bundle?
Introduces and reinforces key reading strategies in a structured, student-friendly way
Supports differentiation and independent learning
Provides consistent documentation of each student’s growth and understanding
Bridges the gap between teacher-led instruction and student-led reading discussions

Tip: View the preview before purchasing to explore exactly what’s included.

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This product is licensed for use in a single classroom. Please purchase additional licenses for use in multiple classrooms. Sharing or redistributing the resource without permission is not allowed.