mustachio+housekeeping

=Moving Towards Students Questioning=

they put their name on top of the paper and then ask a question using the question stem bank. 1. On a sheet of paper the student creates a question about the content we are reviewing using the question bank. 2. Then they ball up the sheet of paper and toss it at each other. 3. They student grabs a "snowball" and and answers the question in complete sentences. 4. They on that same sheet of paper they either expanding on that question - OR they write a new question. 5. Then they ball up they paper and toss again. 6. Repeat steps 3-4 and toss again 7. To finish the activity the sheets are returned back to the original owners. The original owners then correct the answers and turn it in for credit. || (A) use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and (B) use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision. ||
 * **Title**: ||< Questioning to Compare Understanding ||
 * **Subject**: ||< Texas History ||
 * **Grade**: ||< 7 ||
 * **Time Frame**: ||< 2 ( 45 minute) periods ||
 * **Summary:** ||< students would use question stems to deepen the understanding of the subject. ||
 * **Tasks**: ||< First we make and create a question stem bank.
 * Objectives: ||<  7.23 Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:
 * Assessment: ||< Peer review ||
 * Resources: ||< A Question Stem ~ Question Bank - ||
 * **Teacher**
 * Reflections:** || Please share what went well, what was challenging and what you might tweak or modify for your next round.... ||
 * **Examples**: ||<  ||

Discussion:
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