Inquiry-Based Discussion
Success at the Core: Active and Exploratory Instruction Series
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Exploring PredictionsGrade 8 / Science / Prediction- 15
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Analyzing Data in Small GroupsGrade 8 / Science / Data Analysis- 7
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Facilitating Academic DiscourseGrade 8 / Science / Classroom Talk- 214
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Building a 3-D ModelGrade 8 / Science / Models- 26
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Fraction ManipulativesGrade 6 / Math / Fractions- 360
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Facilitating Peer LearningGrade 7 / Math / EngagementMath.Practice.MP4- 18
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A Descriptive Writing ExperienceGrade 7 / ELA / WritingELA.W.7.5- 108
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Moving Beyond BrainstormingGrade 7 / ELA / WritingELA.W.7.4- 17
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The Big Brain: A Cooperative Learning ProtocolGrade 7 / Math / CollaborationMath.Practice.MP3 / Math.Practice.MP6- 88
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Length
10 minutes
Objective
Participate in an inquiry-based discussion on "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Questions to Consider
- What strategies does the teacher use to engage students in the discussion?
- How does the teacher assess student participation in the discussion?
- When and how might you use an inquiry-based discussion in your classroom?
Common Core Standards
ELA.RL.7.1, ELA.RL.7.3
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Teacher & School Info
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Karrie Fansler
- School Details
- Covington Middle School Vancouver, WA
- Population
- 1,106 students
- District Spending
- $7,979
Supporting Materials
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Instructional Plan.PDF
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Analysis Questions: Student Work.PDF
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Group Question: Student Work
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Handout: Inquiry-Based Discussion Scoring Guide.PDF
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Teacher Commentary.PDF
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