Activating Prior Knowledge
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| Category | Cognitive Development |
| Copyright Owner and Year | Compassion International, 2015 |
The lesson “Activating Prior Knowledge” works with children to enhance their reading comprehension through teaching them to reflect on prior knowledge about topics in a text. The children will also practice their ability to comprehend a message in text based on the accompanying pictures. The lesson includes guided instructions for the teacher, including preparation, a script, and suggested activities to facilitate further learning in a fun and interactive manner. This lesson is designed for children between 6-8 years, and is the 8th lesson in the 1st Year “Critical Thinking Skills” unit.
This document is part of: Core Curriculum - Cognitive - 6 to 8 - Year 1
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