Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning
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Junior Great Books for Elementary School<br />
Research-based learning with fiction <strong>and</strong> nonfiction<br />
Great Books inquiry-based programs have not only been recognized<br />
as effective by the U.S. Department of Education, but independent<br />
research has shown that regular, sustained use of Shared <strong>Inquiry</strong><br />
improves reading comprehension, writing, <strong>and</strong> critical thinking<br />
for students from a wide range of demographic backgrounds <strong>and</strong><br />
achievement levels.<br />
Explore what makes inquiry-based programs so effective!<br />
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Thought-Provoking Stories <strong>and</strong> Informational Texts<br />
• Reflect high-interest topics<br />
• Support multiple readings<br />
• Generate diverse ideas <strong>and</strong> opinions<br />
• Inspire lively discussions<br />
»»<br />
A Sequence of Higher-Order Thinking Activities<br />
• Sharing questions<br />
• Textual analysis<br />
• Interpretive discussion<br />
• Writing to support an opinion<br />
• Multimodal learning options<br />
»»<br />
Aligned with State <strong>and</strong> National St<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
»»<br />
Ongoing Student Assessment<br />
• Comprehension tests<br />
• Writing assessment<br />
• Portfolio assessment tools<br />
• Reflection <strong>and</strong> goal-setting forms<br />
» » Teacher Resources <strong>and</strong> Support<br />
Teacher’s Editions come with a range of flexible-use resources,<br />
including:<br />
• Differentiated instruction<br />
• Text-specific questions<br />
• Student learning spectrums <strong>and</strong> scoring rubrics<br />
• Lesson planning guides<br />
• Reading comprehension strategies<br />
• Content-area vocabulary practice<br />
• Activity variations<br />
• Discussion troubleshooting, tips, <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>outs<br />
• Access to videos with practical tips from our instructors<br />
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