Shared Inquiry

Shared Inquiry is a distinctive method of learning in which participants search for answers to fundamental questions raised by a text.

Goals of Shared Inquiry: To develop self-reliant thinkers, readers, and writers.

Norms for Shared Inquiry Discussion:

• Come prepared
• One speaker at a time - no calling out!
• No "put downs"
• Listen to each others point of view
• Challenge the response, not the person
• Respect the responses, even of you disagree
• Enjoy the inquiry process

Directed Notes - questions for each piece of literature will be provided ahead of time, so that you will be able to participate in the Shared Inquiry Discussion.

• Know page #'s
• Paragraph #'s
• Line #'s