Names Robyna, Kassidy, Jessica, Leanne, Kristin 

Instructions

Read the following book and create a think aloud.

This think aloud should emphasize comprehension. You might focus on one of the strategies on page 75-82 of the textbook:

  • Using and building on prior knowledge
  • Predicting
  • Generating and answering questions
  • Monitoring comprehension
  • Inferring
  • Visualizing
  • Identifying and summarizing information
  • Responding to text
  1. What strategy will you focus on in your think aloud? – Questioning/inferring 

Now write a script for your think aloud. Include everything the teacher will say. Remember the purpose of the think aloud is to model what you are thinking as you read. 

  1. What will you say before reading?

I am looking at the cover of the book and noticing that there are multiple characters on the cover that seem to be from different nationalities. I also see that the main character is in a chef outfit – I’m wondering if she is going to be teaching a cooking class! We notice that the title of the book is “Salma the Syrian Chef”, I wonder if the little girl might be named Salma? I’m thinking that there are going to be a lot of beautiful pictures in this book because there is an artists’ name on the front. 

  1. What will you say during reading? Pick 2-4 points in the book where you will stop and think aloud. Include the page numbers and your script.

Page 4:

I see that Salma is working through learning how to practice the word Vancouver. I also have to sometimes slow down and sound out words that I am not familiar with. 

Page 6:

I wonder what is a refugee camp? Who are the boys that she is talking about – are they her brothers or are they maybe some friends that she made at a refugee camp? 

Salma says that her moms’ giggle sounds like the ringing of bells on the older boys’ bikes. I wonder what she means by that? Maybe she means that her mothers’ giggle is high-pitched? 

  1. What will you say after reading?

I am reflecting on some of the inferences I did and questions I asked throughout this book. How many questions was I able to answer? Were there any  things that I should research more? 

I am curious about the recipes that were shared in this book! I wonder what foul shami tastes like? 

I am thinking about who I would ask for help when I am looking to create new things? 

  1. Extension activities If you have time, brainstorm some activities that you might do with your students to extend the learning.