This third grade teacher modelled the "Think Aloud" strategy in teaching her students within a small group. She says that, "talking first gets your brain ready for writing."

She gives her students context clues so they can make their own predictions and think for themselves. She asks challenging questions using new vocabulary words such as, "What barriers confronted Lewis and Clark? Why This answer has disappeared 3 times. If it happens again, l give up.

Mrs. Brewer, a third grade teacher, models a "Think Aloud" strategy. She says that, 'talking first gets your brain ready for writing."

She relates concept ideas and lets children make predictions based on prior knowledge. She uses scaffolding strategies to extend student thinking. She asks leading questions for which there is no one right answer, but many possibilities. She uses repetition as another strategy. 

However, the only girl at the table 7s silent. Perhaps the teacher can involve her next time by asking her opinion, even if she is too shy to answer. At least, she will feel included.

those barriers deter them?" She engages students by encouraging them to seek out evidence to answers.

Small group are talking about their writing assisgnment and putting their thoughts together.  Having them put their thoughts down on paper before they write their paper.  Ms Brewer's voice is calming and reassure students they are on the correct path.  They are building knowledge around concpets and vocabulary

I like how calming and mellow her voice tone is while communicating with the students.  This will help the students in learning process.  Open your mind to be ready for readings and writing.

Ms. Brewer did a great job expressing her thinking with vocabulary words to engage the students into thinking of their own ideas. She did a great job praising the students when they would use their own words and respond to her question in their writing. Scaffolding learning was really used in her approach with engaging the students thinking.