Frame your Do Now so that it provides an opportunity for students to access what they already know about the topic.
Example:
Do Nows can be anticipatory set, exploratory phase, or preparation for work.
In an elementary lesson about two-digit multiplication a Do Now could be as follows:
2 x 9 = ___ 18 + 17 =
In a secondary social studies class, a Do Now could simply ask students to reflect on what they learned previously, as follows:
What do you already know about Martin Luther King, Jr.?
In this case, the two skills that are required to move forward are activated before they are combined.
Further Reading:
Edutopia – Are You Tapping into Prior Knowledge Often Enough in Your Classroom?
Creativitypost – What is the Connection Between Prior Knowledge and Learning?
Written by Louis Olander
Reviewed by Kristen L. Hodnett and Kathy Furlong Silverio
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Categorised in: (3) Comprehension, REPRESENTATION