Inquiry-Based Discussion
Common Core State Standards
ELA |
English Language Arts |
RL |
Reading Standards for Literature 6-12 |
7 |
7th Grade |
1 |
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. |
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Common Core State Standards
ELA |
English Language Arts |
RL |
Reading Standards for Literature 6-12 |
7 |
7th Grade |
3 |
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot). |
Download Common Core State Standards (PDF 1.7 MB) |
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In Partnership with
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