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Activating Background Knowledge
Activating Background Knowledge
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It reminds me of...How to Implement:
Another way to have students connect what they know to the text is to have them think of what the text reminds them of. In Strategies that Work, the authors suggest having students read a memoir or realistic fiction. Teachers model using a code R and think aloud for each time an element of the story reminds them of something. During guided instruction, the teacher leads students in recording "What the Story is About/ What it Reminds Me Of" on chart paper. The Purpose: This activity helps with understanding the story; however, sometimes the connects seem irrelevant. Harvey and Goudvis advise that what is irrelevant acts as a tool of engagement, which is equally important. Sample to the Right: At the end of Sustained Silent Reading in my class, students shared what they were reading and what it reminded them of. This was a great way to trade book titles, talk about books, and practice connecting to books. They logged their connection in their lit logs. Resource: Strategies that Work by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis |
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