"Unlocking STAAR:
Strategies for building background knowledge in Reading"

Have you asked yourself any of

these questions lately?

• “Why are my students unable to understand new material?

• Why do my kids struggle to connect new information to existing knowledge?

• I am so frustrated by my students’ poor comprehension and information retention!

Before considering a career change, please give Esteban Gonnet’s “Unlocking STAAR: Strategies for building Background Knowledge in Reading” a try. In this presentation, this experienced teacher, presenter, and podcaster will help you understand the reasons why background knowledge matters, when it comes to comprehension. You will also learn some strategies how to build it in your students through Reading and Writing. With this information, you will discover the underlying pedagogical principles that will let you witness your students’ Reading Comprehension soar, as they begin to make inferences and essential connections!

Esteban (Steve) Gonnet is a bilingual educator with over 40 years’ experience in the classroom. He has been designated with the rating of “Master" by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). He's an experienced presenter, a husband, father, and recently, a grandfather!!