Are you an elementary teacher seeking to enhance your students' comprehension skills? Students who have relevant background knowledge about a topic are better equipped to understand and engage with new information, leading to deeper comprehension. Join Chrissy Romano-Arrabito for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore research-based strategies and practical techniques to enhance students' vocabulary and background knowledge across content areas. Prepare to unlock the full potential of your students’ comprehension abilities! Chrissy's expertise in evidence-based teaching practices will provide you with tools to enhance your students' comprehension skills by effectively building background knowledge through engaging, content-rich texts and experiences.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover explicit vocabulary instruction strategies to enhance word learning and retention.
- Learn how to utilize content-rich texts and experiences to effectively build students’ background knowledge.
- Explore comprehension strategies that leverage vocabulary and background knowledge to improve reading understanding.
- Gain access to instructional activities that integrate vocabulary and background knowledge development for greater comprehension outcomes.
Assessment:
Participants will have collaboration and sharing opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
