Abstract of

The ABCs of Performing Highly Effective Think-Alouds

Cathy Collins Block

Susan E. Israel

The purpose of this article is to provide teachers with examples of how to perform effective think-alouds. Twelve think-alouds are described. A rationale for their use in kindergarten through grade 5 is also included. In addition, this article was designed to provide teachers with lessons and activities to assist students in developing the ability to perform think-alouds independently, without teacher prompting. The last section of the article provides teachers with methods of assessing think-alouds.

Abstract from Block, C., & Israel, S.E. (2004, October). The ABCs of Performing Highly Effective Think-Alouds. The Reading Teacher, 58(2), 154–167. doi: 10.1598/RT.58.2.4