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 * // Essential Questions Summary:  //**  The questions can be categorized as overarching and topical with samples. There are tips about drafting quality essential questions via specific academic subjects i.e. art, science, history. It is recommended with use of a graphic organizer to adapt overarching questions as the lessons unfold taking into account dynamics

**// Tips for Using Essential Questions (see page 106) //**
 * 1) Organize programs, courses, units of study, and lessons around the questions. Make the “content” answer the question.
 * 2) Select or design assessment tasks.
 * 3) Use a reasonable number of questions per unit (2-5). Make less be more. Prioritize content for students to make the work clearly focus on a few key questions.
 * 4) Frame the questions in “kid language” as needed to make them more accessible. Edit the questions to make them as engaging and provocative a possible for the age group.
 * 5) Ensure that every student understands the questions and sees their value. Conduct a survey or informal check, as necessary, to ensure this understanding and recognition

//Graphic Organizers Links//
[|How to Use Inspiration] [|Using Inspiration to Create Your Own Graphic Organizers] [|Inspiration Templates] [|Teacher Tap] [|Graphic.org]

//Rubrics//
[|Rubistar] [|How to Create a Rubric]

//Survey Links- Online tools to find out what others think. . .//
[|Free Online Surveys] [|Surveymonkey]