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Think about what you know first

Learning to Learn · Learning to Learn · ages 6-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________
  1. Nia will learn about rain. She remembers a rainy walk. When should she recall that walk to get ready?

    • Only after putting the book away
    • Before starting the rain lesson
    • Only after the lesson is over
  2. Before a new lesson, which question helps you recall a related idea?

    • What do I know about this topic?
    • How many pages are in this book?
    • Which pencil should I use today?
  3. You can say 'I need to check' when you are unsure about an idea you remember.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. How can recalling a related idea help with a new lesson?

    • It can help new ideas make sense.
    • It can make every answer correct.
    • It can remove every difficult part.
  5. Sam will read about space. Which memory is related to that topic?

    • I ate toast for breakfast.
    • I put my shoes by the door.
    • I saw the moon last night.
  6. You can pause to recall related ideas only in science lessons.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Ava cannot recall anything about the new topic. What could help her start?

    • Invent a fact and say it is true.
    • Skip the lesson until she knows it.
    • Look at the title and ask a question.
  8. Leo remembers an idea, then finds a different answer in his lesson. What should he do next?

    • Keep his first idea without checking.
    • Check the facts and update his idea.
    • Hide the page with the different answer.
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Answer key

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  1. Before starting the rain lesson · Recalling the walk before the lesson brings related experience to mind at the start.
  2. What do I know about this topic? · Asking what you know about the topic brings related knowledge to mind.
  3. True · Remembering an idea does not prove it is true. You can say when you are unsure.
  4. It can help new ideas make sense. · A related idea can help you understand. It does not guarantee correct answers or remove difficulty.
  5. I saw the moon last night. · The moon relates to space. Breakfast and shoes do not relate to this topic.
  6. False · You can use the pause in reading, math, art and other topics.
  7. Look at the title and ask a question. · The title may give a clue. A question gives Ava something to find out.
  8. Check the facts and update his idea. · A remembered idea may need changing. Leo should check the facts before deciding what to keep.
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