Activating Background Knowledge Quiz

What is the primary purpose of activating background knowledge before reading?

• To increase reading speed

• To improve writing skills

• To enhance comprehension

• To memorize the text

Which sense is NOT mentioned as a way to activate background knowledge?

• Taste

• Touch

• Sight

• Balance

Which of the following is NOT a type of connection discussed in the video?

• Text-to-author connection

• Text-to-text connection

• Text-to-world connection

• Text-to-self connection

How can activating background knowledge improve a reader's motivation?

• By making the text more challenging

• By reducing the need for background research

• By increasing enjoyment and understanding

• By focusing solely on new information

What question might you ask to activate background knowledge before reading?

• Have I read similar texts before?

• How many chapters does the book have?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• What is the length of the text?