What is Shared Inquiry? Shared Inquiry is a method of learning in which students actively search for answers to questions raised by a text. This search.

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What is Shared Inquiry? Shared Inquiry is a method of learning in which students actively search for answers to questions raised by a text. This search involves: Taking what the author has given and trying to grasp its full meaning. To interpret or reach an understanding of the text in light of our experience. Using sound reasoning.

Three Goals of Shared Inquiry To become self-reliant...  Thinkers  Readers  Writers

The Teacher’s Role As the shared inquiry leader, the teacher does not impart information or present his/her own opinions. The teacher guides the students in reaching their own interpretations. The teacher does this by asking thought- provoking questions and by being an active listener.

Shared Inquiry Questions Factual questions Factual questions - have only one correct answer. Interpretive questions Interpretive questions - have more than one correct answer that can be supported with evidence from the text. Evaluative questions Evaluative questions - ask us to decide whether we agree with the author’s point of view. The answer to an evaluative question depends on our knowledge, experience, and values, as well as our own interpretation of the work.

Good interpretive questions should:  Express genuine doubt about the answer(s) to the question.  Show that you care about the question.  Be discussible.  Be clear.  Be specific to the text selection.  Be citable in the text selection.

Sequence of Questions FOCUS/OPENING QUESTION FOCUS/OPENING QUESTION  One (1) question that is given before discussion.  The overarching interpretive question that introduces and explores ideas, topics, and themes directing students to cite the text for in-depth answers.  This is what you should be able to answer using your ACE Strategy by the time you are finished with seminar. CORE QUESTIONS CORE QUESTIONS  2-5 questions for Shared Inquiry “seminar-type” discussion.  These questions should all relate back to the Focus/Opening Question. Content specific Examine central points Interpret a passage, explore a quotation “Are you saying that...” “Where in the text did you find support for that?” “What do you mean by...” “Tell us more about...” CLOSING QUESTION CLOSING QUESTION  One (1) question that is given after discussion.  Revised answer to the Focus/Opening Question with reflection on the discussion Establishes relevance Connects with real world Applies to self

Rules/Requirements for Shared 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 Disagree with the idea, not the person Take turns speaking Stay focused on the question THINKTHINK before you speak Practice yielding to others