Inquiry Phase: Wonder

At the beginning of the Wonder Phase, a student may ask:

• What intriguing questions do I have about the topic or idea?
• Why am I doing this research?
• What do I expect to find?

INDICATORS

• Develops and refines questions.
• Recognizes purpose for inquiry.
• Makes predictions about the kind of information needed to answer the questions and
  the sources that will be most likely to have that information.
• Forms tentative thesis or hypothesis to guide research.

Before moving to the Investigate Phase, a student may ask:

• Can my question(s) be answered through investigation?
• Will my question(s) lead me to answers that will fulfill my assignment or purpose for research?

AASL Standards for the 21^st Century Learner

·          STANDARD 1: Learners use skills, resources, & tools to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge. 

Skills

o    1.1.3 Develop and refine a range of questions to frame the search for new understanding.

·          STANDARD 4: Learners use skills, resources, & tools to pursue personal and aesthetic growth.

Skills

o    4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth.

o    4.1.2 Read widely and fluently to make connections with self, the world, and previous reading.

o    4.1.5 Connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and experience.

Dispositions in Action

o    4.2.1 Display curiosity by pursuing interests through multiple resources.