Question

todays no red ink prompts you with two questions to think about.

background knowledge plays a major role in how well we understand what we read. explain what background knowledge is in your own words and describe how reading helps students build background knowledge over time. how else can you build background knowledge?

Explanation:

Background knowledge is the pre - existing information, experiences, and concepts a person has. Reading exposes students to new ideas, facts, and contexts, gradually expanding their knowledge base. Other ways include hands - on experiences (like experiments, field trips), discussions with others, and learning from multimedia (videos, podcasts).

Answer:

Background knowledge is the pre - existing information, experiences, and concepts a person has. Reading helps students build background knowledge by exposing them to new ideas, facts, and contexts, gradually expanding their knowledge base. Other ways to build background knowledge include hands - on experiences (e.g., experiments, field trips), discussions with others, and learning from multimedia (e.g., videos, podcasts).