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  • Mingle Pair Share

    Mingle Pair Shares are a great way to get students moving around the classroom and talking to different classmates. Use this strategy to encourage students to hear from a variety of perspectives in response to an open-ended question or experience.

    • The Module Homepage

      Learn how to navigate and explore key features of the Module Homepage in Inquiry Journeys, including module overviews, objectives, lesson progress, materials, and standards.

      • Jigsaw

        Jigsaws support students in deep research on a specific topic, then provide an opportunity to share that research with other students or groups who explored different topics in depth. Use this format to empower students to go deep and become...

        • Whip Around / Once Around the Room

          This strategy gives each student a chance to quickly share their idea with the whole class. Use this protocol when responses are likely to be only a few sentences long.

          • Observation and Reflection Tools

            Use these tools to observe inquiry-based instruction, reflect on implementation, and support continuous improvement across classrooms and teams.

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          • Components of Differentiation

            Differentiation requires us to think about varied ways to meet the needs of all students in order to support each student in reaching success. There are five components of differentiation. Below is a description of each, what it might look...

            • Unpacking a Module Notecatcher: Inquiry Journeys

              Unpacking a module will help you successfully customize lessons to fit into your schedule and meet the needs of your students. Use this tool to help you think through your next Inquiry Journeys module.

              • Integrating ELA and Social Studies

                Reading and writing opportunities are embedded throughout Inquiry Journeys lessons. In fact, almost every lesson supports Common Core ELA standards.

                • Resetting Password

                  Reset your inquirED password fast. Learn how to get back into your account whether you use ClassLink, Clever, or email sign in.

                  • Literacy Connections Notecatcher

                    Download and use this note catcher to organize your thoughts and observations as you advance through the "Literacy Connections" course.

                    • Rocketship Protocol

                      The Rocketship Protocol is an interactive movement-based strategy that allows students to demonstrate understanding by responding physically to prompts or examples. Students use a “rocketship blast off” movement to indicate a correct or appropriate response and remain seated with a...

                      • Read-Aloud

                        Read-alouds facilitate an exploration of a text through a shared reading experience. Use this format when a shared experience will enrich the exploration or make a complex text more accessible.

                        • Reading Strategy: Preparing to Read Complex Texts

                          Preparing students to read a complex text includes helping them develop habits practiced by experienced readers, such as using their overall knowledge of a text to support comprehension and meaning making. This can help students persist in reading even when...