Abstract of

Struggling Readers
Thinking Aloud: Struggling Readers Often Require More Than a Model

Barbara J. Walker

The author describes how thinking aloud promotes the comprehension of all learners, including those who struggle with reading. These techniques “improved strategy use, promoted self-efficacy, and increased engagement as well as comprehension.” Suggestions and methods for supporting think-alouds are provided.

Abstract from Walker, B.J. (2005, April). Thinking Aloud: Struggling Readers Often Require More Than a Model. The Reading Teacher, 58(7), 688–692. doi: 10.1598/RT.58.7.10