Which one of the following is the best example of an advance organizer?
A) Ms. Hillman tells her students, "As we look at causes of the American Revolution, we'll find that most fall into three general categories: philosophical differences, British taxation policies, and several decrees known as the 'Intolerable Acts.' "
B) After describing the characteristics of each of the planets in the solar system, Mr. Geremia gives his students a handout that shows the orbits of the planets, their distances from the sun, and their relative sizes.
C) Ms. Lawford tells her students, "On Monday we will begin a unit on how clouds are formed. Please read the next chapter in your book before then."
D) Ms. Nicholas writes on the board, "Tell your parents to begin thinking about a costume that they can help you make to wear for our Thanksgiving pageant in three weeks."

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An advance organizer is a tool that helps students anticipate and understand new information by connecting it to existing knowledge. In this example, Ms. Hillman is providing a framework for organizing the causes of the American Revolution, which will help students understand and remember the information more effectively. The other options provide information or tasks that may be helpful, but they are not specifically designed to serve as advance organizers.

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of an Advance