Question quest with game
- 1. Question QuestCreating “Researchable” or “Effective” Questions to Drive Your Research
- 2. Get a clear idea of what you have to do.What questions do I need to ask to get the right information?
- 3. Great research is driven by great questions.Boring questions produce boring answers.Boring answers put readers to sleep.Simple lists of facts are a bit like dry cereal . . .no milk . . . no fruit . . . no taste!
- 4. Researchable or Effective Questions Are “Open-ended”lead to asking other questions-have more than a one word answer-have more than one right answer-require effort and deep research-lead to multiple perspectives-keep you thinking
- 5. could lead to controversy/debateThe Question Game-Two players -One person starts with an open-ended question, then the other person responds with a related open-ended question. -This goes back and forth as long as you can continue without making a statement or repeating a previous question.
- 6. The Question GameLight BulbWhy is it important to have light?Where does light come from?How does light help people?Where is light used? Does every country have electricity?What would happen if there were no light?6. Compare a halogen bulb to an incandescent bulbSee How Many “Open-Ended” Questions You and Your Partner Can Create. Write Them on Your Paper.
- 7. Qualities of A Great PersonFocus Preparedness Conviction Perseverance Creativity Curiosity Resilience Risk taking Independence A sense of higher purposePossible thoughts when researching an important person…
- 8. Which of these qualities apply to the person you have chosen to study? Which of these qualities apply to you in your own life?Can a person develop these qualities?
- 9. Effective QuestionsIn what ways was the person’s life remarkable? In what ways was the person’s life despicable?
- 10. Effective QuestionsIn what ways was the person’s life admirable?What human qualities were most influential in shaping the way ________ lived and influenced his or her times?
- 11. Effective QuestionsWhich quality or trait proved most troubling and difficult? Which quality or trait was most beneficial?
- 12. Effective QuestionsDid this person make any major mistakes or bad decisions? If so, what were they and how would you have chosen and acted differently if you were in their shoes? What are the two or three most important lessons you or any other young person might learn from the way this person lived?
- 13. Effective QuestionsSome people say you can judge the quality of a person's life by the enemies they make. Do you think this is true of your person's life? Explain why or why not. An older person or mentor is often very important in shaping the lives of gifted people by providing guidance and encouragement. To what extent was this true of your person? Explain.
- 14. Effective QuestionsMany people act out of a "code" or a set of beliefs which dictate choices. It may be religion or politics or a personal philosophy. To what extent did your person act by a code or act independently of any set of beliefs? Were there times when the code was challenged and impossible to follow? What do you think it means to be a hero? Was your person a "hero?" Why? Why not? How is a hero different from a celebrity?
- 15. Effective QuestionsWhat were the 5 most distinguishing characteristics of _______ and how did they contribute to his or her success or failure? What made __________ great or not so great? What are the 2-3 most important things you learned about __________ that might help you in your life?
- 16. What Do You Already Know About Your Topic?What Information Will YouNeed To Know or Want To Know About Your Topic?
- 18. A Good Thesis StatementDeclares What You Believe And What You Intend To Prove
- 19. A Good Thesis StatementProves A PointClearly States Your Own Conclusions Based On Evidence