Activating Prior Knowledge

prior knowledge activity  Spark: Prior Knowledge!

As you watch this Introduction to Oral Language video, think about how you are already incorporating the ideas into your classroom and where you might want to learn more.

 

Step 1: Watch

As you watch the narrated presentation, consider the following questions:

  • Why is oral language important for literacy development for all students?
  • What are some effective strategies you could use in your context to support oral language?

Narrated Presentation: Oral Language

(5:26 min, CC) - Transcript

 

Step 2: Read

There are many Oral Language practices and strategies that you can leverage to support literacy development for your students. Read the following Oral Language Practices for Supporting Literacy inventory.

Select the link to view the PDF in the previewer, or select the button (download document icon) to download. 

Step 3: Reflect

Using the document above, select five practices you are already doing in your classroom, then select five practices you would like to do more frequently. We will return to this inventory throughout the learning module.