# Lesson 65: Partner reading

📖 READING (40 Lessons) • 🟣 D. Reading Together

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## Objective

Read with a partner by taking turns, listening carefully, and using kind reading prompts to help each other.

## Materials

- Pencil/paper for the activity
- The Sound Pad (bottom right corner) to hear letter and digraph sounds

## Letter & Sound Pad

Tap any button to hear its sound.

### Short vowels

### Long vowels

### Consonant sounds

### Digraphs

## Mini-lesson — What is partner reading?

Sometimes you read by yourself. Other times you read with a partner.

In partner reading, two readers:

- sit side by side and share the same text
- take turns reading and listening
- help each other with words and ideas

Partners can use simple roles:

- the Reader reads the words
- the Coach listens and helps when needed

Good partner coaches use kind prompts, such as:

- “Try that again.”
- “Look at the first sound.”
- “Check the picture.”
- “Does that make sense?”

Good partner readers:

- take turns fairly
- listen quietly when it is not their turn
- use quiet voices and kind words

You can use these frames:

“My job is Reader. I will read this page.”

“My job is Coach. I will help by saying, ‘Try that again.’”

Today, you will practice what good partner reading looks and sounds like.

Picture strip: Two kids partner reading

## Guided Practice — Mini-book: Partner reading steps

How to use this mini-book:

- Read each page and picture what the partners are doing.
- Think about what good partner reading sounds like.
- Notice the words that show jobs and prompts.

On your paper, choose one page and finish this idea: “In partner reading, I can be the _____ and say, ‘_____.’”

Useful partner words
partner Reader Coach turns listen help prompt

Frames: “My job is ____.” “I can help by saying, ‘Try that again.’”

### Mini-Book: Partner reading steps

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Step 1: Sit together

First, partners sit side by side. They both can see the page.

They decide who will be the first Reader and who will be the Coach.

They smile and get ready to read with quiet voices.

2

Step 2: Take turns

The Reader reads a part while the Coach listens.

Then they switch jobs so both partners get a turn to read and to coach.

They do not rush. They follow the turn-taking plan.

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Step 3: Help with kind words

When the Reader is stuck, the Coach helps with kind prompts.

The Coach might say, “Look at the first sound,” or “Try that again.”

They never make fun of mistakes.

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Step 4: Talk about the book

After reading, partners talk about what happened or what they learned.

They can say, “My favorite part was…” or “I learned that…”

How can you be a kind partner when you read?

## Reading Practice — What would a good partner do?

Read each partner reading situation. Drag the answer that shows what a good partner would do or say. Chips stay in their own question. Then press “Check sentences.”

Two students sit down with the same book and want to start partner reading.
The best thing to do first is to .

decide who will be Reader and who will be Coach both shout the words at the same time argue loudly about which book is better

The Reader is stuck on a word and looks at the Coach for help.
A good Coach would

say kindly, “Look at the first sound and try again.” laugh and say, “You are wrong.” grab the book and read over them

One partner has already read two pages in a row.
To be fair, they should now .

stop and let the partner read the next part keep reading every page alone close the book and walk away

It is your partner's turn to read and you are the Coach.
Your job is to .

listen quietly and follow along with the words talk to someone else across the room sing loudly so they cannot read

The Reader says a word that does not make sense in the sentence.
A helpful Coach could

say, “Try that sentence again and see if it makes sense.” yell, “You are terrible at reading!” ignore it and start talking about lunch

You are partner reading while other groups are working.
You should .

use a quiet reading voice that only your partner can hear shout every word so the whole room hears make loud sound effects for every page

Your partner worked hard to sound out a tricky word.
A kind thing to say is,

say, “Nice job trying that hard word.” say, “You should never read again.” say nothing and roll your eyes

You and your partner finished the story or passage.
A good next step is to .

share a favorite part or fact from the book argue about who is the better reader throw the book on the floor

The partners cannot agree on who should read first and start to feel upset.
A good way to solve this is to .

ask the teacher for help in a calm voice shout and push each other leave the room without telling anyone

You want to be an excellent partner reader.
The best habit to remember is to .

take turns, listen carefully, and use kind prompts rush, interrupt, and tease your partner only think about your own reading

## Quick Check — Partner reading

#### What is partner reading?

Reading alone with no one listening Two students sharing a text and taking turns reading and listening A teacher reading to the whole class

#### What is the Coach's job during partner reading?

To talk over the Reader and tell jokes To close the book when it gets hard To listen, follow along, and help with kind prompts

#### Which is a kind prompt a Coach might use?

“Look at the first sound and try that again.” “You are bad at reading.” “Hurry up and finish.”

#### How should partners share the reading?

One person always reads and the other never does They take turns so both can read and listen They both shout the words at the same time

#### What is a good way to act when your partner makes a mistake?

Laugh and tell them to stop reading Ignore them and talk about something else Use a kind prompt and encourage them to try again

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Can explain what partner reading is and why it is helpful Takes turns as Reader and Coach without arguing Listens quietly and uses kind prompts when a partner is stuck Talks about what was read with a partner in a respectful way

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can be a kind partner when we read together 🙂 I need more practice being a good partner 😅 Partner reading still feels tricky

#### I will practice…

Taking turns as Reader and Coach Using kind prompts like “Try that again.” Listening quietly when my partner reads
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