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12 Ways to Activate Background Knowledge

12 ways to activate background knowledge reading universe

The twelve pre-reading strategies in this printable offer engaging ways to tap students' prior knowledge and spark curiosity about stories and text you will introduce in your reading block.

Reading Universe is made possible by generous support from Jim & Donna Barksdale; the Hastings/Quillin Fund, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (opens in new window); the AFT (opens in new window); the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (opens in new window); and three anonymous donors.