Melissa
One simple way:
Before beginning to read, ask the kids to predict what the author is trying
to tell you with the article or book you are about to read. Then use the text
and think aloud, modeling your connections as you go.Keep bringing
discussion back to what you know now after making the connection ("Wow...I can
really
understand why the character did or said that because I know from my own
experiences that....etc etc) After reading, go back to your prediction and
discuss with the kiddos what they understand now that they didn't understand
before...talk about how the connections helped you understand the author's big
ideas or themes.
Jennifer
In a message dated 3/27/2008 5:15:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Someone noted on the "To Understand" site that a co-worker said her students
didn't have enough background knowledge. The true problem was that the kids
didn't see the relevance to background knowledge. I agree that it is very
difficult to get students to understand the importance of background
knowledge. How do we help children understand what background knowledge is
and why
it is so important on a deeper level?
Melissa
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