1. Exit Project Part 2: Creating an Essential Question
Download Part 2: Creating an Essential
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Essential Question Due Monday, November 26th

2. Objectives
To create an Essential Question for the exit project research paper.
To submit the Essential Question to engrade.

3. What is an Essential Question?
It is the step in between your preliminary and extensive notes.
It will guide your extensive research
It will link your 3 assigned or selected topics around a common theme.
The EQ will be the title of your research paper.

4. How do you create an Essential Question???
Read the Essential Question page in your OVERVIEW PACKET for samples.
Watch the video for tips:
What was helpful from the video?
What are questions you have about the video or EQ’s?

5. Independent Reading
Flip to the following page in your packet or download the attachment from the class website: Creating an Essential Question.
Read the page
Write down any questions you have about the essential question.

6. Cooperative Learning
Bring your laptop and project folder/packet to someone that is working on your same topic.
Brainstorm 2 separate essential questions based upon your topic as either
People
Events
Decisions
Think about how your research/notes will connect to the essential question.

7. Independent Practice
Submit your essential question to engrade according to the heading below:
Await teacher feedback.
The essential question will be below your heading: Size 12- Times New Roman
Name
Class
Exit Project
Date
Essential Question: How have six people shaped the past, present and future state of the American Civil Rights Movement?