In this activity students monitor their comprehension before, during, and after listening to a story using a K-W-L chart. This activity can be modified so students are only engaging with oral text and respond to prompts through discussion.
This resource includes information on how to use think-alouds as an instructional strategy, as well as a planning guide to support practitioners as they plan lessons to include think-alouds.
The Four Corners Activity is a way for students to demonstrate their opinion on a topic, statement, etc. This resource provides an overview of the activity and planning guide to support implementation.