Reading

• Yellow Literature Book

• Read pages 900, KEY IDEA

• Read “Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?” pages 902-905

• Reread & Fill out Shared Inquiry Notes

• Also create ONE Question for each Costa Level (on back in Questions box)

Active reading – Cornell notes

• Get a JUNIOR GREAT BOOKS from right cabinet

• Take CORNELL NOTES on the “Preface” (at beginning of book

• For each section (SHARED INQUIRY, INTERPRETIVE QUESTIONS, and ACTIVE LISTENING) write four facts from the reading.

• Put this in your INB, page 16

The Shared Inquiry Model

What is Shared Inquiry?Shared Inquiry is a distinctive method of learning in which participants search for answers to fundamental questions raised by a text. This search is inherently active; it involves taking what the author has given us and trying to grasp its full meaning, to interpret or reach an understanding of the text in light of our experience and using sound reasoning.

SHARED INQUIRY

GOAL:GOAL:

Self-reliant

• Thinkers

• Readers

• Writers

The Teacher’s Role

As a shared inquiry leader, the teacher does not impart information or present his own opinions, but guide participants in reaching their own interpretations. The teacher does this by asking thought-provoking questions and by being an active listener.

Shared Inquiry Questions

Factual questionsFactual questions - have only one correctanswer.

Interpretive questionsInterpretive questions - have more than onecorrect answer that can be supported withevidence from the text.

Evaluative questionsEvaluative questions - ask us to decide whetherwe agree with the author’s point of view. Theanswer to an evaluative question depends onour knowledge, experience, and values, as wellas our own interpretation of the work.

Shared InquiryWhat makes a good interpretive question?What makes a good interpretive question?

You should have genuine doubt about the answer(s) tothe question.

You should care about the question.

Your question should be discussible.

Your question should be clear.

Your question should be specific to the selection.

Sequence of Questions

OPENING QUESTIONOPENING QUESTION (1 question)• A general question that directs students into the text for

an answer.• Introduces and explores ideas, topics, and themes.

CORE QUESTIONSCORE QUESTIONS (2-5 questions)• Content specific• Examine central points• Interpret a passage, explore a quotation

CLOSING QUESTIONCLOSING QUESTION (1 question)• Establishes relevance• Connects with real world• Applies to self

Follow-up QuestionsFollow-up QuestionsNOTE: Follow-up questions are not planned ahead, but are askedof individual speakers to probe and clarify.

Examples include:Examples include:“Are you saying that...”“Where in the text did you find support for that?”“What do you mean by...”“Tell us more about...”

Rules for Inquiry Discussions

• Come prepared• Participate in the

discussion• Listen to each other’s

point of view• Give others a chance

to participate• Avoid put downs

Rules for Inquiry Discussions

• Disagree with the idea, not the person

• Take turns speaking• Stay focused on the

question• THINKTHINK before you

speak