We activated prior knowledge (APK) through brainpop jr. by watching the video on continents and oceans then we read a book/atlas on Europe. This was part of the N part of the GANAG model (new knowledge). While we read this book, they took notes (another high yield strategy), either by drawing pictures or taking notes with words. The first one I am very proud of... this student came to my classroom knowing nothing and really struggled with the social dynamics of a classroom. Just look at all those sounds he was able to get down as well as the concept of details in a nonfiction text. The next one is from a higher student who is able to take those notes as well as make a judgment about what place she would like to visit.
