Remake of Using the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) to Analyze Library of Congress Primary Sources by Jenna Thorn https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59 A Template for Using The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) from The Right Question Institute In a Virtual Classroom en-us 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC 2025-10-24 20:59:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Question? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594941 SW]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594941 Step 2: Observe the Question Focus jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594943
  • Click on the image below to enlarge it. 
  •  Observe the primary source image closely and silently for 30 seconds. 
  • Citation Notes: Lange, Dorothea. (1942) Oakland, CA, Mar. 1942. A large sign reading "I am an American" placed in the window of a store on December 8, the day after Pearl Harbor. The store was closed following orders to persons of Japanese descent to evacuate from certain West Coast areas. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/cph.3a24566/.
    • ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594943     Step 3: Ask Questions jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594945
  • Double click anywhere on this page to post a question. 
  • In the Title section, type your question exactly as it first comes to mind.
  • In the Write Something section, type your first and last initial.  
  • When finished, click again anywhere on this web page to post another question.
  • Read the questions other people have posted. Feel free to add new, but related questions as "comments" on a question someone else posted.
  • Keep asking questions until time is up.
    • ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594945     Step 1: Review the rules for asking questions jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594952
    1.     Ask as many questions as you can   
    2.     Do not stop to discuss, judge or answer the questions
    3.     Write down every question exactly as it first comes to mind
    4.     Change any statements into a question

    THINK: What might be difficult in following those 4 rules? Add a comment to this post if you'd like to share.
    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594952     Step 4: Improve Your Questions jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594957 Review the questions that you asked. Find at least one to label “C” for closed-ended or and at least one to label “O” for open-ended. 

    • Closed-ended: can be answered with “yes” or “no” or with one word.    
    • Open-ended: require an explanation and cannot be answered with "yes”, “no”, or one word. 

    Then, edit your post using the pencil symbol and in the "write something" section, next to your initials, label it C or O.

    THINK: What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking each type of question? (optional) Use the Add Comment chat box icon for this post, if you'd like to share an advantage or disadvantage you see for Open and/or Closed questions.  Add your first and last initial after any comments that you make.

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594957     Step 5: Prioritize questions. jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594958
    1. Read through all of the questions that have been posted. Pick the three questions that you feel most curious about. 
    2. Click on the heart icon at the bottom of a post to "vote" for it as a priority question.
    3. THINK: What were your reasons for selecting those three?  (optional) Click on the Add Comment chat box icon on this post if you'd like to share your rationale and reflect on your choices. Don't forget to add your initials at the end of your comment!

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594958     Step 7: Reflection jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594961 Directions:
    1. What did you learn? 
    2. How did you learn it?
    3. What are you now wondering about?
    (optional) Double click to post a reflection comment anywhere on this page.

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594961     Step 6: Further Investigation jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594966 If you were going to answer your three priority questions right now, what are some possible next steps or avenues for investigation and further exploration? 

    • If you have a next step related to a specific priority question, click on the Add Comment chat box icon to post a comment on that specific question. 

    • Or, if you'd like to share one idea for next steps more generally (not related to just one priority question), click on the Add Comment icon on this post to post your ideas. 

    Please add your initials at the end of your comments!
    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594966     Question? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594969 SW]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594969 SW jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594973 I learned that you can do the QFT on padlet!]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594973 The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) was created by The Right Question Institute jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594980 Visit rightquestion.org for free resources and more information!]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594980 "Show Notes" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594988 Here are some notes, resources, and how-to's to help you create your own virtual QFT using Padlet]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594988 Question? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594998 SW]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807594998 Did all Japanese Americans actually evacuate? Did any not follow the orders? What were the consequences of not evacuating? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595004 MM]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595004 What message is the store owner trying to relay to the community by posting the sign? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595010 ZW]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595010 Did Dorothea Lange happen upon this site or was she prompted to go there and take the photo? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595011 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595011 What were circumstances that let to hanging the sign? Who took this picture? Where was it published? DB jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595016 o]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595016 What is that big car there for? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595021 O cw]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595021 How did other business owners in the area react to this action? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595028 LO--> O]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595028 What was the reaction to the sign the store posted? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595032 AP o]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595032 What has the photographer written about this photograph? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595036 ND-O]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595036 What does it mean to be an American? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595043 BD O

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595043     Did the owners already experience some negative reactions, or was this in anticipation? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595046 LS - C]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595046 Where are all the people? (sb) - o jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595054 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595054 Who was considered an American? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595087 KM]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595087 What may the shop owner fear if it prompted them to hang that sign in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595089 ZW-O]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595089 What prompted the government to order Japanese Americans in certain West Coast areas? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595093 O
    BE]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595093     Why is that "I am an American" sign so big? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595100 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595100 The date of this picture leads me to wonder what the actual intent was of the store owner?Was it done out of patriotism or fear? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595104 LC]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595104 Who isn't considered an American? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595108 CR
    O

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595108     What do we define as "American" jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595112 DO]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595112 Why was this picture taken? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595114 BD O

    ]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595114     Did this sign make a difference in how this person / store owner was treated? jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595116 PT]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595116 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595120 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595120 A Great Extra Resource on Using Padlet jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595126 Check out this video from 2 geeky teachers, aka Michelle Pearson and Laura Israelsen, 2 educators from Colorado who have put together MANY resources on how to use Padlet and other tech tools. Their webinar series is hosted by Teaching with Primary Sources Western Region. ]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595126 Watch: How to Remake this Template for Your Own Virtual QFT jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595131 Learn how to copy this template into your own Padlet account and then customize some of the basic settings and features. ]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595131 Key jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595139 Blue posts: Directions that outline the steps of the QFT
    White posts: sample student questions and comments
    Purple posts: Tips and How-tos on using Padlet for the QFT]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595139     How to make a screencast with Screencastify jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595142 Screencastify is the free tool I used to create the Guide video above. ]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595142 How to make a screencast right here in Padlet! jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595148 No need to learn another tool.]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595148 Check out RQI's Other Padlet Template jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595151 This one may work better in completely asynchronous settings! ]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595151 Students can respond with an image: jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595156 I learned so much!]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595156 Or, students can respond with audio or video: jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595163 I learned some new padlet features!]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595163 Watch: Guide to Posting in Written, Audio, or Video Forms jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595167 Learn how students can respond in multiple modes. Also, hear a couple ideas for alternative ideas and variations on the QFT steps.]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595167 Full version of the primary source used as a QFocus in this template jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595169 Can be found in the National Archives and the Oakland Museum of California; why the image at the Library of Congress is cropped remains a mystery!]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595169 Hide Box jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595175 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595175 jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595179 Are there people inside the grocery store or is it vacant?]]> 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595179 jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595185 Were there people inside the grocery store at that time or was it vacant?
    VD]]>     2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595185     jennathorn1_1 https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595188 2020-10-06 17:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jennathorn1_1/8ysumbifolbcmh59/wish/807595188