C+-+Pre+Reading+Stragies

The following activities are intended to:

 * === Determine background knowledge of the students ===
 * === Scaffold knowledge from information learned previously. ===
 * === Create anticipation and interest in the subject ===

__Strategy # 2: Computer History Think Pair Share__: [|Computer History Think Pair Share.docx]
Most students have only known life with a computer they don't have any idea of how the computer has evolved or even when the first computer appeared or what it look like or how it was used. This activity will get them to reflect on how much they really know about computers and how computers came into being.

__**Strategy #3**__:__ Vocabulary Inventory __ : [|Pre Assessment vocab strategy.docx]
 Students are asked to rate their current understanding of a list of vocabulary terms according to a specified scale ranging from"I've Never Heard of This Term", "I've Heard of This Term But I Really Don't Know What It Means", and I've Heard of This Term and I could Probably Figure Out What It Means If I Saw It In Context".

__**Strategy #4 Manipulative Activity**__ (Formative Assessment) [|Inventors.notebook]

In Smart Notebook students open the sort activity and match the inventor with the invention.

__** Strategy#5 Wall Wisher – Reflection **__

Wall Wisher Link Students will post comments about the manipulative activity (Smart Notebook inventors match game) that they completed. Now that you've completed the "Inventor Matching Activity" in Smart Notebook briefly describe what surprised you about the inventors and what you are still excited to explore?