Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Activating Prior Knowledge in Literature Instruction

Here are some ideas for activating prior knowledge in literature instruction:

  • Anticipation/reaction guides: a short list of statements provokes students to agree or disagree
  • Pictures, art, movies: Visual means build a feeling for the setting
  • Physical objects: Items relating to the reading selection allow students to identify and discuss
  • Experiences: Field trips can interest students in the topic

Source: Weed, K. Z. & Diaz-Rico, L. T. (2010) The crosscultural, language, and academic development handbook. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

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