23.4.3.4. REAL Example: Reciprocal Teaching. One of the manifestations of a REAL that emphasizes the development of intentional learning skills is reciprocal teaching. The context of reciprocal teaching is social, interactive, and holistic. Palincsar and Klenk (1992) used reciprocal teaching with at-risk first-grade students to develop reading skills. Palincsar and Klenk describe reciprocal teaching as: