When Starting a New Unit on Mammals, Mrs

Multiple Choice

When starting a new unit on mammals, Mrs. Delasco begins by introducing a KWL chart. The students complete the Know and Want to know columns before instruction in the new content begins. After the main instructional activities are completed, the class completes the Learned column. Of the following, which justification supports the use of the KWL chart?

A) It models the continuum of the mammal classification process.
B) It activates prior knowledge and encourages questioning and reflection.
C) It compares and contrasts what each of the students knows about mammals.
D) It develops the students ability to discern facts from opinions.