How does into Connectors work?
into Connectors has 'in the book' scaffolding through explicit prompts for students leading the discussion and from the 'Invisible Teacher' (I.T.).
It focuses on the four key comprehension strategies of Reciprocal Reading:
predict, clarify, ask questions and summarise.
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Before reading, students select a coloured 'leadership' icon. When a student's coloured icon appears on a spread, they become the leader of the discussion for that page. Students are provided with detailed prompts throughout the books to assist in initiating meaningful group discussion. |
The books are designed to be used with a group of six students. Each student has the opportunity to lead the small group discussion twice in each book.
their thoughts about the topic by using the
Something to Think About Graphic Organiser,
that is replicated as a blackline master in the
Teacher Resource Book.
Students may investigate the topic
further using the keywords from
Want to Find Out More?
into Connectors fiction titles also feature 'Something to Think About', then further extends small group discussion through the 'Retell the Story' graphic organiser.
