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Best For: Grades 2 and above
Description:
This activity was under taken in stages.
Stage 1 Two classes of Grade 3's used visual images from the unit of inquiry to create questions. The questions were created via a 'bus stop' session where the students walked around sharing their questions. EAL's were supported to write questions with scaffolds of sentence starters that included the starting words What, Why, How etc
The questions were reviewed and discussed by the classes.
Stage 2 The third Grade 3 class took the questions the other classes had created. They read them and decided that many of the questions were 'thin' questions and not the sort of questions that would help you inquiry deeply into something or research an idea. They then took the questions and created 'thick' research questions. They worked in pairs and discussed ideas together. EAL students were grouped with students who could model what was needed and could help guide them.
Once they had suggestions for deep thick questions the groups orally presented their ideas to the class. As a whole the class they chose the most effective question for each image. Discussions were had about what made the questions effective or not. All members of the group shared their ideas for questions.
Stage 3 The questions the students had created were used in collaboration with the librarian to research using key words for all Grade 3 students.
Ranking: 5 stars. This modelled visible thinking, developed questioning skills, modelled collaboration, scaffolded learning and made authentic integrations with technology and research skills.
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