In class this week, we focused on making good essential questions (EQ). This is very important when planning lessons. For our unit plan, we had some help coming up with an effective EQ using the Stage 1 Blank Template (below). We took a standard, came up with an EQ based off the standard, then came up with understandings, what students would know, and what they would be able to do (skills). Whenever I'm planning lessons, I always refer back to the essential question to see if it could be answered based on what I've put in the lesson. It's a good way to check if your lesson plan is on the right track.
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Stage 1 Blank Template |