Nonfiction Inquiry Specialist
Recipients of this badge have learned the Shared Inquiry™ method of reading and discussion and are prepared to use JGB Nonfiction Inquiry materials effectively in the classroom.
The workshop includes interactive, hands-on:
- Demonstration of Nonfiction Inquiry reading strategies and discussion
- Reflection on the elements and benefits of the Shared Inquiry activity sequence
- Introduction to, and practice with, using follow-up questions to deepen students’ thinking about texts
Time for questions about implementation and troubleshooting
Participants will receive a PDF highlighting key strategies and will be ready to implement JGB Nonfiction Inquiry in their classrooms.
Skills / Knowledge
- Questioning
- Critical Thinking
- Nonfiction Inquiry
- Creating discussion questions