Lali | Drums | Reading

Prior knowledge is using a person's current knowledge about a topic before researching it.

Prior knowledge on the lali for the author is that the lali is a type of drum that is hollowed out to make a curve inside it. After using prior knowledge, research about the topic. The researched facts are that lali's are made out of native hardwood trees. The lali is traditional to Polynesians, Samoans & Fijians. It is also used to announce births, deaths and wars.

Another drum similar to the lali is a slit drum. Prior knowledge on the slit drum is that the slit drum has holes in it and uses two sticks to play it. After using prior knowledge, research about the topic. The researched fact is that a slit drum is made by hollowing a tree trunk lengthwise.

Prior knowledge is a good reading strategy to use because when a person activates their prior knowledge they can learn faster and easier.

LI: To demonstrate prior knowledge on a topic.