The inner group then discusses the topic with the outside group listening. The groups can then be changed so that the outside group has to listen carefully to be able to carry on the discussion. The focus can be on applying thinking skills to whatever topic is being discussed. Or the class can be divided into several small groups and groups take turns being in the inner circle. Reading Groups .
Students read material together and answer the questions.
One person is the Reader, another the Recorder, and the third the Checker who checks to make certain everyone understands and agrees with the answers. They must come up with three possible answers to each question and circle their favorite one. When finished, they sign the paper to certify that they all understand and agree on the answers. Reading Quiz . In addition to being an effective means of encouraging students to read assigned material, the reading quiz can be used to measure student comprehension of readings, thus providing the instructor with evidence of students' level of sophistication as readers.