This document provides instructions for activating prior knowledge before beginning a new unit. It asks the reader to think about the central idea of the upcoming unit and what they already know or want to know about the topic. The reader is then prompted to write the central idea in the middle of a graphic organizer and draw or write what that idea means to them. This will help the reader connect new information to what they already know.
This document provides instructions for activating prior knowledge before beginning a new unit. It asks the reader to think about the central idea of the upcoming unit and what they already know or want to know about the topic. The reader is then prompted to write the central idea in the middle of a graphic organizer and draw or write what that idea means to them. This will help the reader connect new information to what they already know.
This document provides instructions for activating prior knowledge before beginning a new unit. It asks the reader to think about the central idea of the upcoming unit and what they already know or want to know about the topic. The reader is then prompted to write the central idea in the middle of a graphic organizer and draw or write what that idea means to them. This will help the reader connect new information to what they already know.
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ •Look at the central idea. Think about what you think the unit is going to be about. • What do you think the most important phrase is? •___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ •Explain why: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ •Now, look at your phrase. What do you think the SINGLE key word is that would explain what the unit is about? •___________________________________________________ •Explain why you chose this word •___________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ •Communicate your thinking and compare it with others in your group. Susan Powers PYPteachingtools.com Reflective •Before you begin this unit, activate your prior knowledge. Think about what you already know about the topic. Think about what you want to know. What I want to know:
What I think I already know:
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Prior knowledge is what you already know..
Write the central idea in the middle. Write or draw what the central idea means to you.