Think-Pair-Share Strategy
Definition:
Think-Pair-Share is a reading comprehension strategy in which "students work together to solve a problem or answer a question about an assigned reading," ("Think-Pair-Share," 2014). This strategy involves several steps:
Video 1: The following video is an example of the Think-Pair-Share strategy. It is a second grade class answering questions about two books they read. The video starts out by simply explaining what the Think-Pair-Share strategy is and how to implement it. Then, it takes us to a second grade classroom to give us an example of what this strategy looks like in the classroom setting.
This strategy has been taught to and used in this classroom before. The teacher does a nice job of reminding the students of the strategy and assessing their memory of the rules by asking questions and having a class discussion before starting the actual activity. The teacher then reads a section of a book. She stops part way through the text to ask the students a question. She then walks them through the Think-Pair-Share strategy. I like how the teacher models the steps with the students so they have an accurate example to follow. After giving the students some time to think about their answer, she has the students share their thoughts with a partner. During this time, the teacher goes to each group to listen and at times participate in the discussion. This ensures all kids are participating and participating correctly. Finally, the teacher brings the class together and calls on random groups to share parts of their discussion with the entire class. This allows the teacher an opportunity to assess the students understanding of the material.
Think-Pair-Share is a reading comprehension strategy in which "students work together to solve a problem or answer a question about an assigned reading," ("Think-Pair-Share," 2014). This strategy involves several steps:
- Teacher selects a piece of writing for the students to read and comes up with questions or problems that can be answered using the text.
- When the students get a questios from the teacher, they must first think about the answer on their own.
- The students will then pair up with anther student or group of students.
- Finally, the students will share their answers, thoughts, or knowledge with their partners or small group. This can also be brought to an entire class discussion ("Think-Pair-Share," 2014).
- Allowing all students time to individually think about the reading and the answer to the question.
- Teaches students communication skills to share their ideas with their partner, group, or class as a whole.
- Focuses the students attention on the reading assignment which increases comprehension ("Think-Pair-Share," 2014).
Video 1: The following video is an example of the Think-Pair-Share strategy. It is a second grade class answering questions about two books they read. The video starts out by simply explaining what the Think-Pair-Share strategy is and how to implement it. Then, it takes us to a second grade classroom to give us an example of what this strategy looks like in the classroom setting.
This strategy has been taught to and used in this classroom before. The teacher does a nice job of reminding the students of the strategy and assessing their memory of the rules by asking questions and having a class discussion before starting the actual activity. The teacher then reads a section of a book. She stops part way through the text to ask the students a question. She then walks them through the Think-Pair-Share strategy. I like how the teacher models the steps with the students so they have an accurate example to follow. After giving the students some time to think about their answer, she has the students share their thoughts with a partner. During this time, the teacher goes to each group to listen and at times participate in the discussion. This ensures all kids are participating and participating correctly. Finally, the teacher brings the class together and calls on random groups to share parts of their discussion with the entire class. This allows the teacher an opportunity to assess the students understanding of the material.
Video 2: In the following video a second grade class models the strategy of think-pair-share. The video starts out with the teacher explaining the think-pair-share strategy. Next, the teacher asks her students a question, and she goes through the three steps of this strategy. After the group discussion, she asks the students another question, and follows the strategy again. The teacher assesses the students by observation and listening to their answers.
Writing Component:
Having the students write down the answers to the questions that are given over the reading passage would be a good writing component for this strategy. During the think stage of this strategy, I would have the students write down their answers. This will help with the discussion in the pair and share portion of the strategy. Allow the students to change or modify their answers during the pair and share discussions. After the strategy, give the students a few moments to finalize their written answers to the questions. These written responses could be handed in for a grade.
Writing Standard Assessed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Having the students write down the answers to the questions that are given over the reading passage would be a good writing component for this strategy. During the think stage of this strategy, I would have the students write down their answers. This will help with the discussion in the pair and share portion of the strategy. Allow the students to change or modify their answers during the pair and share discussions. After the strategy, give the students a few moments to finalize their written answers to the questions. These written responses could be handed in for a grade.
Writing Standard Assessed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Sources:
Think-Pair-Share. (2014). In Reading Rockets. Retrieved July 11, 2014, from
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think-pair-share.
Using Think-Pair-Share Technique. (2014). In Read Write Think. Retrieved July 11, 2014, from
http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-think-pair-share-30626.html.
Think-Pair-Share. (2014). In Reading Rockets. Retrieved July 11, 2014, from
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think-pair-share.
Using Think-Pair-Share Technique. (2014). In Read Write Think. Retrieved July 11, 2014, from
http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-think-pair-share-30626.html.