Element 8

Previewing New Content

"Knowledge is stored in two forms: linguistic and nonlinguistically. Research proves that the more we use both systems of representation the better we are able to think and recall knowledge."

Desired Effect

Students will preview the new content by accessing prior knowledge and analyzing new content.

Purpose

Previewing allows students to begin thinking about the new content, activate prior knowledge, and make linkages between the two.
Research has shown that previewing techniques, such as advanced organizers and cues, create direct links between previous learning and new content and are associated with a 32-percentile gain in student achievement.
Previewing is especially important for students who have limited background knowledge about the topic.

Teacher Evidence for Previewing New Content

Student Evidence for Previewing New Content

~ Dr. Robert Marzano

Facilitates identification of the relationship between prior knowledge and new content.
Uses preview questions before reading.
Uses a K-W-L strategy.
Provides an advanced organizer.
Has students brainstorm.
Uses anticipation guides.
Uses a hook or launching activity.
Uses digital resources to help students make linkages.
Uses strategies associated with a flipped classroom.

Identify relationships between prior knowledge and new content.
Explain linkages with prior knowledge.
Make predictions about upcoming content.
Provide a purpose for what they are about to learn.
Cognitively engage in previewing activities.
Explain how prior standards link to the new content.

Scale

Strategies to Preview New Content

Resources

Previewing New Content - Grade 2

Previewing New Content - Grade 8