Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning
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Great Books Seminar for Grades 6–12<br />
Literature & Thought<br />
Bring the power of inquiry-based learning to your classroom<br />
discussions on government, citizenship, civics, <strong>and</strong> U.S. history with<br />
materials from the Literature & Thought series.<br />
Student Editions<br />
• High-quality literature, literary nonfiction, <strong>and</strong> content-rich<br />
informational texts engage interest <strong>and</strong> focus attention on key<br />
themes<br />
• Essential questions <strong>and</strong> unit-specific cluster questions help develop<br />
specific critical thinking skills through careful reading, textual<br />
analysis, discussion, <strong>and</strong> writing activities<br />
Great Books Discussion Guides<br />
• Provide an overview of our inquiry-based approach to learning<br />
• Include strategies for initial <strong>and</strong> second readings<br />
• Contain specific close reading questions for key selections in each<br />
student edition<br />
Government <strong>and</strong><br />
Current Events<br />
Historical Events<br />
<strong>and</strong> Eras<br />
Literary Themes<br />
Teacher Guides<br />
• Offer detailed planning guides <strong>and</strong> thinking skills instruction<br />
• Detail both selection-specific <strong>and</strong> unit-specific writing activities,<br />
various assessment options, essay tests, <strong>and</strong> project suggestions<br />
• Include interactive whiteboard lessons on a CD-ROM<br />
» » Complete tables of contents are available<br />
at store.greatbooks.org.<br />
Literary Genres<br />
Download a sample<br />
unit at greatbooks.org.<br />
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