 Allows you to be in charge of what you learn/discuss dialogue  A dialogue where participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas  Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and values in texts  Participants share different perspectives “The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates

 You will have a prep worksheet 1. Read the text carefully. 2. Highlight key ideas from the text. 3. Find Quotes 4. Summarize the text(s) 5. Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions.

 Theory created by Norman Webb  Analyzes the complexity of questions and required thought for answers  Gives a way to talk about how hard a question is to answer  Explained in Levels

 Recall/Comprehension › Facts › Terms › Simple Procedures  Have you done the reading?  Examples: › Locate a fact › Define › Summarize

 Can you identify the hero in The Underdogs?  Define the word part super-

Based off of your favorite Disney Movie create a DOK level 1 question below: _________________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Wait…when Roethler says to, have your neighbor check yours, and you check theirs.

 Go to Step 4 – DOK 1  Create TWO questions regarding Master Harold…and the boys  Wait…. Review your partners and have them review yours.

 Requires a decision on how to approach the question or problem  Requires more than one step in the process  Examples › Identify and summarize events › Cause and effect › Prediction

 How would you compare Sam and Hally’s relationship at the beginning of the play to at the end?  Summarize your favorite Disney movie.

Based off of your favorite Disney Movie create a DOK level 2 question below: _________________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Wait…when Roethler says to, have your neighbor check yours, and you check theirs.

 Go to Step 4 – DOK 2  Create TWO questions regarding Master Harold…and the boys  Wait for Roethler… Review your partners and have them review yours.

 Requires a deeper understanding, using evidence and strong reasoning.  Can be complex and abstract  Usually can have multiple answers, and must be justified › Best for discussions  Examples › Compare and contrast › Analysis

 What do you think may have happened after the end of the play and why?  Do you agree or disagree with the statement “Moral Choices are essentially choices between values we learn from our families and culture and values we create later from our experiences in the outside world.” Use textual evidence to support your position.

Based off of your favorite Disney Movie create a DOK level 3 question below: _________________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Wait…when Roethler says to, have your neighbor check yours, and you check theirs.

 Go to Step 4 – DOK 3  Create TWO questions regarding Master Harold…and the boys  Wait for Roethler… Review your partners and have them review yours.

 Prep worksheet completed › Or ALC and a non-participation grade  Make sure you find your name tag  Come in ready to think and discuss  The desks will be in a circle  Your assigned partner and location (inner and outer seats) will be on the screen  Each group will have 20 minutes to discuss – so come prepared so you can get your points!