Using Prior Knowledge to Support Comprehension
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In this video clip, Gail introduces a small group of students to the strategy of using prior knowledge to figure out words they may already know, but haven't seen in print before. Tapping into our background knowledge, whether from books, media or real life experiences, helps us gather clues from the surrounding words and supply a word that makes sense in the text.
