Reading Strategy: Reciprocal Teaching Using a News Article on Citizenship

This USA Today activity is perfect for combining Language Arts and Civics' lessons for close-reading of higher levels of text complexity appropriate to grade-bands. The activity uses cross curricular skill areas—reading/writing, speaking/listening—as students engage in close-reading activities, analysis of test questions, and formation of new test questions.

Resource ID#: 31985 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/educate/reading/20061228_GAFRcitizen.pdf

General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Civics, citizenship, social studies, close-reading, reciprocal teaching, news article, democracy, immigration, reading strategy

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea, Worksheet, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: General Collection

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