Using QFT with Special Student Populations Modifications for English Language Learners, Specific Learning Disabilities, & Speech and Language Impairment

QFT for some might be too confusing It feels like this without scaffolding!

Modifications BEFORE introducing the QFT Create an anchor chart or word bank with students Watch Carnac, the Magnificent with students Then practice asking questions when given only the answer Playing Q & A Bee ala Carnac! Brainstorm Words That Begin Questions

Designing the Question Focus Use or pair images/visuals or videos Build Background Knowledge in preparation Incorporate pop culture for engagement

Producing Questions & Learning the 4 Rules Don’t correct for grammar or spelling Explicitly teach & break down the 4 rules Take time defining ‘judge’ Model the QFT process Let Ss generate questions individually before sharing out Explore online tools (i.e. Google docs.)

Open vs. Closed Questions Model Conversations Discuss purpose of each type Discuss ‘How’ or ‘why’ as open Discuss ‘who, where, when’ as closed Write new questions directly under old Analyze real world examples

Prioritizing Voting via Post-it notes or online platforms can be an engaging, effective way to prioritize questions via padlet.com or dotstorming.com

Working in Groups Assign Roles to hold all members accountable Strategically assign “note-taker” Try Whole Class prior to small groups Let teacher act as scribe Allow individual work first if necessary Preview group work expectations

Time Allow for ‘Wait Time’ Budget extra time for each step Introduce QFT steps over a few days

Language Skills Allow for Word Banks Allow for question formulation in Native Language (L1) Allow others in the group to translate

Working 1:1 with Students

Examples of 1:1 with Google docs. QFT with Photo QFOCUS And it doesn’t always work well 1:1 QFT with #NaturalDisasters QFT teacher’s role in school violence QFT before and after reading QFT with scaffolding steps

QFT Examples in ESL Class First, students labeled the picture Second, students brainstormed questions

QFT with Social Groups Using QFT to Develop Friendships & Practicing Social Skills: Asking Friends Questions Brainstorming Feeling Words Interpreting Body Language Reading Facial Expressions Practicing Group Work Understanding Relationships Develop Interview Questions

Design Your Scaffolds: Time For Practice! Design Your Scaffolds: Role Elementary School Teacher Middle School Teacher High School Teacher Audience Special Education Students English Language Learners 1:1 Student Work Format QFT Lesson Plan Topic (Any) ELA Social Studies Science

Share Out & Reflection