Paired Reading

• During Paired Reading, the learners sit in pairs and share one book. They read softly (whisper read).
• You (the Reading Champion) will need to teach the learners how to sit and what and how to read in pairs.

Activity

Watch the video of a Grade 3 class doing Paired Reading.

1. Can you think of any other ways in which Paired Reading can work?  How can Paired Reading work in a high school?
2. Write your thoughts and ideas in your notebook.

Turn to page 14 and 15  of your Reading Champions Manual to learn more about Paired Reading.