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Building Vocabulary and Conceptual Knowledge


  • book cover for Plastic

    Plastic by Daniel Nunn

    ISBN: 9781432951573
    Publication Date: 2011-07-01


Phase: Connect & Explore
  • This phase is intended to:

    Connect students to the topic and spark their interest in learning more.

    Key ideas:

    • Activate background knowledge
    • Build curiosity
    • Allow time for further topic exploration independently or in small groups
    • Begin questioning