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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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.)

6. 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

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

8. 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

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

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

11. Working 1:1 with Students

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Share Out & Reflection