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Activate Prior Learning with a RAN Chart

February 14, 2022 Jessica Rogers

activate prior knowledge with reading and analyzing nonfiction

What is a RAN chart? For me, the RAN chart is the answer to “But the KWL chart doesn’t work in my class!” RAN stands for Reading and Analyzing Nonfiction (credit: Tony Stead). I have always struggled with the KWL chart for a few reasons. I like the concept, but when I asked the students […]

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