Lesson Plan

Students will learn to ask effective questions to gather information, boosting their communication and inquiry skills.

Asking questions helps students understand others, fosters collaboration, and strengthens critical thinking skills necessary for academic and personal success.

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Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

3 minutes

Step 2

Video Introduction

4 minutes

Step 3

Guided Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Gathering Information Through Questions

Introduce the topic and catch interest. Mention that asking questions is a skill that helps us learn more about the world and others.

What is a Question?

Explain what a question is in simple terms. Ask students to provide examples of questions they ask in daily life.

Types of Questions

Highlight the difference between closed and open-ended questions. Use examples like yes/no questions versus 'how' or 'why' questions.

Tips for Asking Good Questions

Give tips on how to create good, open-ended questions. Encourage students to think about what they want to know.

Let's Practice!

Wrap up with a call to action, inviting students to try asking effective questions during the upcoming activity and discussion.

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up

Step 2

Video Introduction

Step 3

Guided Activity

Step 4

Discussion and Reflection

Slide Deck

Gathering Information Through Questions

What is a Question?

Types of Questions

Tips for Asking Good Questions

Let's Practice!

Worksheet

Script

Activity

Unlocking the Power of Questions: Mastering the Art of Gathering Information

Christina Morley

Lenny Learning

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