Correct Response: C. Modeling for students while using the think-aloud strategy is particularly beneficial for English language learners because it provides them with both visual and auditory support as they are learning the steps of a new process such as outlining a textbook passage. Cognitive learning strategies such as outlining involve deep thinking, and the think-aloud strategy allows the teacher to model these thinking processes explicitly for students. A is incorrect because reflecting about a cognitive strategy is important for reinforcing a new strategy that has already been introduced and practiced, but would not be appropriate or beneficial as the first step in learning a new strategy. B is incorrect because in this strategy the teacher does not show students how to develop or complete the outline. Research suggests that English language learners learn best when the teacher models the behaviors and processes they are expected to do to complete an academic task. Giving students a partially completed outline does not help them learn how to develop or complete one themselves. D is incorrect because the students first need to learn how to develop an outline. This activity would be beneficial after learning how to use the outlining strategy.
