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KWL – The Odyssey K W
K-W-L Chart The K-W-L chart can be quite effective for activating prior knowledge. When you’re reading something new or are assigned a difficult project, create a simple K-W-L chart on a piece of binder paper or index card. Under K, write a few short statements about what you already know—it’s like a quick review. Under W, write what you want to know. Write a short summary of what you learned under L when you finish reading. A series of K-W-L charts completed over several weeks makes an excellent study guide.
L Yes, he is rescued by the intervention of Athena and lands at Scheria .
After leaving Calypso, Odysseus’ ships are blown off course by Poseidon.
Does Odysseus survive?
KWL Charts completed over several weeks make a great study guide.
Preview Chapter Headings Whether you’re reading a textbook or handout from a teacher, always preview the materials before reading. Scan the text. Preview the headings. Read the chapter questions. That will help you get your schema on and prepare your brain to accept the information. (You’ll learn more about pre-reading strategies in Chapter 13.) Quiz Yourself Self-questioning is like brainstorming, but at a deeper level. Instead of pulling up bits and pieces of factual information, self-questioning recalls concepts and significant information. Before starting an assignment, quiz yourself: What do I already know about this? Can I summarize my knowledge or restate important concepts? Can I put information into chronological order? Can I make up a short story about what I know, such as summarizing a historical event, or biological process? PRODUCT PREVIEW Concept Mapping You’ve probably used a concept map in class. Concepts are written in circles or boxes. Relationships between concepts are indicated by connecting lines. General concepts are at the top or center of the map. Details or specific concepts are placed below or around the general concept:
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