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Concept muraling helps learners improve their comprehension of a text by giving them a way to organize their understanding of the key concepts in that text. Introduce readers to this process with a carefully scaffolded lesson that models how to create a concept mural.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project the image of the included concept mural for the life of a salmon as a model for class members
- Have pairs identify what they believe are the key concepts in the selected text, share these lists in groups, and then have the groups share their lists with the whole class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires computers with Internet access for students to obtain clip art images
Pros
- The activity is appropriate for any subject matter
Cons
- A rubric is not included