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What makes a question essential?

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Discussion and Supporting Materials

Thought starters

1. What makes a successful question?

2. How could you use "essential questions" throughout a unit?

3. What is the effect of asking a question rather than stating an objective?

School Details

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
1430 Scott Street
San Francisco CA 94115

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Structure Learning with Essential Questions

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Eighth grade science teacher Mike Rettberg explains how he begins units with "essential questions." Starting with a question helps to engage students and motivate them to learn more. Mike refers back to the question throughout the unit, encouraging students to apply what they learn to answer the question.

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Using Tech in your classroom - from Adam :)

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Helpful for planning. - From Adam you're welcome.