Lesson Plan

Phineas Gage: Questioning Strategy

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Focus on chapter two of Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science with a questioning activity. After teaching and modeling several types of questions, learners work with partners and then independently to answer and compose questions about the text.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Apply pupils' knowledge of question types to the next chapter as well by asking them to write questions and answer one another's questions
Pros
  • Includes a student handout of the different types of questions
  • A worksheet is provided; questions and instructions are clear
Cons
  • Keep an eye out for minor typos and usage errors