Think- Pair- Share "T- P- S"

Why to use Think- Pair- Share?

 - It helps students to think individually about a topic or answer to a question.

 -It teaches students to share ideas with classmates and builds oral communication skills.

 - It helps focus attention and engage students in comprehending the reading material.

      How to use Think- Pair- Share

        - Decide upon the text to read and develop the set of questions or prompts that     target key content concepts.

          - Describe the purpose of strategy and provide guidelines for discussions.

          - Model the procedure to ensure that students understand how to use the strategy. 

          -  Monitor and support students as they work through the following:

            T: (Think) Teachers begin by asking a specific question about the text. Students "Think" about what they know or have learned about the topic.

            P: (Pair) Each student should be paired with another student or small group.

            S: (Share) Students share their thinking with their partner. Teachers expand the "Share" into a whole- class discussion.