8 Think Aloud
Trisha Milliman
Strategy Overview
- Think aloud is where students verbalize their thoughts while reading.
- They allow the teacher to see which reading skills they’ve learned and which ones they still need to work on.
- Ask questions by actively engaging with text while reading.
Strategy in Action
As I read, I’ll share my thoughts and ask prompt questions like, “I wonder why…” or “I think they are feeling like that because…” This will give students a clear idea of how to engage with the story. After that, they will read the book, and together we’ll brainstorm questions about its topic to deepen their understanding of the book.
Student Example
- The teacher reads from the book and ask questions like “I wonder why..” or “I think they are feeling like that because…” (I will model first)
- The students then read from the book and I offer questions to help direct their thinking, such as: Can you explain what just happened? etc.
- Students share their thoughts
