Think Aloud — What do the following phrases mean? Teachers will model the
“Think Aloud” process for students with this activity.
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think_alouds
“… first sparkles of new daylight” (sunrise)
“Over a sea of grass” (running on the Great Plains)
“Soaring on eagles’ wings” (running so fast they seem to be flying)
“Beating the earth drum” (galloping)
Curriculum connections: Language arts / poetic devices, metaphors
