The document is a template for an independent reciprocal teaching chart used for reading comprehension activities. It includes sections for predictions, questions, vocabulary clarification, and summarization using the 5 W's. The focus is on enhancing understanding and engagement with the reading material.

1. Adapted from Reciprocal Teaching at Work by Lori D. Oczkus, 2010
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Independent Reciprocal Teaching Chart
Title:
Predict: Before reading the article, write your prediction for this article below.
I think I will learn ______________________________________________________
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Question:
Create 2 questions based on the article.
1. I am wondering:
2. why do you think:
Clarify Words:
Find a word you do not know what it means.
1. Word________________
Meaning ____________________________________
Check the tools you used to figure out what it meant:
Used context clues
Sounded out the word
Asked a friend
Asked a teacher
Dictionary
2. Word________________
Meaning ___________________________________
Check the tools you used to figure out what it meant:
Used context clues
Sounded out the word
Asked a friend
Asked a teacher
Dictionary
Summarize
Write a summary (3 sentences) that states the central(main) idea. Include the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where,
why?)
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