I-Search Topic Round Robin

Aim: How do we use a "round robin" to better focus on our I-Search topics?


Do Now: Share with a partner your idea for you I-Search paper. Prepare to report out your discussion with the class. Only five minutes allotted for this activity!!!
Select or write down the question or topic that you hope to answer with your I-Search paper by taking this challenge:

Step 1: Formulate an open ended question about the brain that you hope to answer. Note: Your question ideally should be a DOK 4 question. If you need support, consult the DOK Question Stems sheet under "Resources" in the right margin of this blog.

Step 2: Once you have the question in mind write it in the box at the top of this form. Right here. Click here!!! Pass your worksheet to your left for constructive comments, suggestions, and questions that will help you dive deeper into your topic. Keep passing it around until everyone in the class has seen it and commented. (Commenters: Don’t just say the topic is interesting. Make comments or raise questions that will help focus the I-Search. Don’t forget to initial your comments!)When the Round Robin is completed, read all the comments and questions.

Step 3: State your topic or question on your blog. Explain how the Round Robin activity helped you better focus on your topic. If your Round Robin worksheet was completed online, upload it. If the worksheet was hand-written, submit it to your teacher.

After the wrap-up and before you leave class, be sure to complete and turn in the daily Five Elements of Engagement worksheet.

***Always check Engrade for your up-to-the-minute progress in this class.***

Standards: 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.