Down the Drain

Into Connectors has 'in the book' scaffolding through explicit prompts for students leading the discussion and from the 'Invisible Teacher' (I.T.). The series focuses on the four key comprehension strategies of Reciprocal Reading: predict, clarify, ask questions and summarise. - At the end of each nonfiction book, students are given 'Something to Think About' with a targeted graphic organiser that ties together the students' discussion. There is also a visual summary key and words for further research on the 'Want to Find Out More?' page. - Fiction titles also feature 'Something to Think About', then further extend small group discussion through the 'Retell the Story' graphic organiser.