Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Revolution and the Power of Words
A module where students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar terms using prior knowledge, context clues and examination of word parts.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Cognitive Strategies Toolkit
This article describes eight cognitive strategies - including monitoring, tapping prior knowledge, and making predictions - to help readers develop their comprehension skills.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Rhetorical Reading: Strategies for Active Reading
This instructional activity focuses on strategies for active reading such as annotating your texts, reading multiple times, and using your prior knowledge.