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Essential Question/s Essential Questions Tool Kit
The essential questions break the content of the unit plan into logical, sequenced parts for instruction. They are usually written in a way that encourages higher order thinking and promotes in-depth investigation. Therefore, they are not questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no," and they are limited in number. Since the essential questions guide instruction and learning, they should be posted in the classroom for both the teacher and students to see. For that reason, the questions need to be written in student friendly language. The unit can be titled with an open-ended question to intrigue and challenge students' interest.
Examples:
Title: Why has Greek Mythology Endured Over Time?
Content and Inquiry Questions:
1. What is a myth?
2. Why did the Greeks create myths?
3. How do ideas and lessons in the myths still apply today?
4. What other connections do the myths have to current times?
Title: Should I lead or should I follow?
Essential Questions:
1. How do I know a leader when I see one?
2. How do I know if a leader should be followed?
3. How do leaders develop?
4. What qualities of leadership, do I have?
5. When do I follow and when do I lead?
Divergent (Open-ended) Question example:
* Why lead?
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