1. Danielson Framework for Teaching: Component 3b- Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/e3/Practices.aspx

2. Outcomes: Participants will… 1.Identify and discuss higher level questioning. 2.Brainstorm specific activities or teaching opportunities for student directed questioning.

3. 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques ! Something that surprises me Something that squares with my beliefs ? A question or wondering ✓ A point to apply in my practice

4. Assessing Prior Knowledge Based on your prior knowledge, sequence the sample questions/statements into a hierarchy of higher level questions.

5. Bloom’s Taxonomy Sort and label strips according to the Bloom’s Taxonomy handout. Engage in a dialogue justifying and defending why each question belongs in a specific group. Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Knowledge

6. Process 1.Brainstorm: When do you currently use higher level questioning? 2.Share: How does Common Core lend itself to using higher level questioning strategies? 3.Connect: What are the specific connections to 3b (see “Indicators” on pg. 65)? 4.Discuss: What are three specific activities or teaching opportunities where students could direct questioning in the classroom.

7. Putting the Pieces Together Match the Bloom’s Taxonomy description boxes to the corresponding level of questioning. Evaluation Synthesis AnalysisApplication Comprehension Knowledge

8. Closure: Bloom’s Taxonomy According to Pirates of the Caribbean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4Q2n8S4bk