Activating Prior Knowledge
Tell me some prior knowledge you have about building a snowman.
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What inference can you make: The house was covered in wet, muddy pawprints.
Name the five sense
Sight, Smell, Hearing, Taste, Touch/Feel
Finish the lyric: "It's tearing up my heart when I'm with you...."
But when we are apart I feel it too
NSYNC - Tearin' Up My Heart 1997
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
No, because everyone has their own life experiences growing up - doing different things, watching different movies, living with their own family, different experiences at school, vacations, etc.
What inference can you make: The kids were all bundled up as they ran to the top of the hill in the fluffy, white snow. They were ready for a fast ride!
They are going sledding.
What is visualization?
Making a mental picture in your head based on what you are reading.
Who sings this amazing song?
Kick the Dust Up
Luke Bryan
What is the current number 1 song in the United States?
Mood
24kGoldn Featuring iann dior
What does it mean to activate prior knowledge?
Taking what you know and connecting to what you are reading
Using background knowledge to understand the text
What does it mean to make an inference?
When you read something, add what you know to it, and make a conclusion - "reading between the lines"
What kind of words help readers visualize?
Sensory words - sight, smell, taste, feel, hear and adjectives
Name this song or who sings it (Mrs. Dye will play it)
Viva la Vida - Coldplay
What is the #1 fast food chain in America?
McDonalds
(Starbucks is #2)
Name one way activating prior knowledge is important
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Prepares us to read
Helps our brains focus
Why is visualization important for reading comprehension?
It can help the reader get to know a character or the setting, make predictions, understand the author's purpose, and more.
Finish the lyric: "Right now I'm in a state of mind, I wanna be in like all the time..."
Ain't got no tears left to cry
Ariana Grande - Tears Left to Cry
Name 5 pizza restaurants in Janesville.
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Pizza Hut, Dominos, Papa Johns, Papa Murphys, MOD, Mac's Pizza Shack, Toppers, Chuck E Cheese, and others...
How does reviewing vocabulary words from a book you are reading help activate prior knowledge?
Think about what the words mean and make your own sentences that make sense to you, then when you see the words while reading you will recognize them.
You use your background or prior knowledge PLUS what you read to make an inference or conclusion.
What do you "visualize:" The boy looked down and everything was so small. He could see the fluffy, white clouds and the buildings looked like tiny squares and rectangles. He could see his school and his house that was 20 miles apart! He couldn't believe how high he was.
What movie is this song from? (Mrs. Dye will play it)
The Lego Movie
Everything is Awesome!
When is Bill Gates' birthday?
Today! October 28!