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Grade 5
Reading
20. Researching prior understandings to build background knowledge; self-monitoring for understanding
20.1 Activating Prior Knowledge Making Connections
Unlock Your Reading Power Through Prior Knowledge and Connections
You will discover how to use your experiences and knowledge to become a stronger, more engaged reader who truly understands every story.
What You'll Learn
You activate prior knowledge to connect experiences with texts
You make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections effectively
You use background knowledge and schema for better comprehension
You apply connection strategies to become a stronger reader
What You'll Practice
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You connect camping stories to your own outdoor experiences
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You link mystery books to detective movies you've watched
3
You use prior knowledge to understand characters and emotions
Why This Matters
You need these connection skills to become a confident reader who truly understands and enjoys every book you encounter throughout your academic journey and beyond.
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Prior Knowledge
Text Connections
Reading Comprehension
Background Knowledge
Schema
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