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picture book inquiry

how does curiosity fuel knowledge?

For this Construct module, picture books will provide the groundwork for exploration of a historical event or person. Picture books, though usually simple on the surface, can be a powerful way to introduce a topic because of their ability to meld words and images. You will choose a picture book to read and study, then dive into greater detail on topics or questions that arise from your study of the book.

Week overview: 
  • Introduce: Read and discuss The Favershams
  • Expose: Read a picture book - and annotate based on points of curiosity
  • Practice: Choose elements related to your picture book topic to research in greater detail
  • Create: Create an informative, question/answer poster about your topic
  • Reflect: Reflect on your poster and topic

essential questions

  • How does curiosity fuel knowledge?
  • How do we synthesize information from a variety of sources to present a topic in a logical, thoughtful way?

goals

  • Students will understand that research is built on asking and answering questions; good research never ends because questions lead to answers, which lead to bigger questions.
  • Students will understand that quality research cross-references multiple sources to gain a variety of perspectives and details.

c-tachs

Writing
  • Gather relevant information for multiple print and digital sources; assessing the credibility and accuracy of each source; quote and paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism; use a standard form for citation
Reading
  • Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media and formats in order to address a question or solve a problem

activities

INTRODUCE
  • Read The Favershams
    • Christine will model inquiry process
  • Review syllabus and expectations

EXPOSE
  • Discuss inquiry process - asking questions, reading with curiosity in mind
  • Review research resources
    • Google Scholar (returns academic results in a search)
    • SIRS Researcher (pro/con on current issues)
    • EBSCO Host (content from magazines and newspapers)
    • Using keywords intelligently

PRACTICE
  • Choose a picture book to read
  • Read from the lens of curiosity
    • Use post-it notes to identify questions you have (about the story, setting, or characters) and topics you'd like to know more about
  • From all your notes, choose five topics to explore through research
  • As you research, gather notes in a Google Doc - use an outline format - and share doc with Christine
    • How many resources should you have? However many you have so far, keep going ;) 

CREATE [DOK]
  • Put together an informative poster that highlights the book you read, your curiosity post-it notes, and the topics you decided to explore. The poster should include six main elements (arranged however you wish, as long as it is intentional):
    • A picture of the book you read and a summary of the story (informative paragraph)
    • Your curiosity post-it notes from reading the book
    • Information on three topics you researched (of your five research topics, pick the three most interesting to you based on your findings) - a combination of images and text
    • An MLA-style bibliography (you can skip the in-text citations for the poster - just include the full citations somewhere)

REFLECT
  • Self evaluate poster with poster scoring guide
  • Conference with Christine​

resources

Picture Book Inquiry Syllabus
Poster scoring guide (rubric)
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        • Pieces of art
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      • E-mail Etiquette (Star Wars)
      • English Skills
      • Go Write Outside
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      • Nature Poetry
      • Passion Project
      • Persons, Places, Things
      • Photo Essays
      • Rebel Girls >
        • Jane Goodall
      • Stereotypes
      • Teach Me Something
      • Virtual Reality-ing
      • What Music Means
    • Construct >
      • 2018 in Review
      • Book Censorship
      • Live Anywhere
      • Picture Book Inquiry
      • Propaganda Bombs
      • PSA Powtoon
      • Self-Improvement
      • State of the Union
      • Rant to Reason
      • TED Topics
      • Who Cares?
    • Be Curious >
      • Art Time is Fun Time!
      • Caper with the Classics
      • CCHS Librarians
      • Emma: Friend or Foe?
      • Fahrenheit 451
      • Found Poetry
      • Google Expeditions
      • Hero's Journey
      • Irreverence
      • Macbeth
      • Poetry
      • The Lottery
      • "Worthy" Art