Part 1: Glossary

Define the terms below and add them to the “Glossary” section of the toolkit:

• Background knowledge
• Text-to-self, text-to-world, and text-to-text strategies
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension

Part 2: Strategies for Activating Background Knowledge and Teaching Vocabulary

Select a grade band (K-3, 4-8, or 9-12) and content you currently teach or are most interested in teaching. Create a digital deliverable of your choice such as a chart, infographic, bookmarked document, or website page, that includes the following:

• Name and describe five grade level appropriate strategies for activating background knowledge.
• Name and describe five grade level appropriate strategies for teaching vocabulary.

Add the digital deliverable to your Reading Toolkit.

In a 250  word reflection, explain what research says about the importance of activating background knowledge and teaching vocabulary, and the role that each of these plays in reading comprehension.