Prior knowledge is important that the students have acquired thought the days of their lives and through school. This relates to their knowledge through their experimental, worldly, or background knowledge.
Some people say that prior knowledge is the most important component to reading. It is very important. every time a child reads something they try and relate it to something in their lives. If the students has prior knowledge on the topic or concept it will be easier for them to understand if they do have something to relate t to in their lives that had previously happened.
Strategies to Activate Prior Knowledge:
Brainstorming
Class Discussions
Semantic Mapping
Visual Aids
Strategies to Increase Prior Knowledge:
Build off of what the students already know
Increase Background Information
Real-Life Experiences
departments.weber.edu /teahall/reading/prereading
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