Inquiry & Research I Charts
Kristin Novarro
What is an Inquiry & Research I-chart?
Inquiry & Research I- Charts
How it works
Planning Phase
1. Decide on a topic.
2. Provide each student with a blank copy of an I-chart.
3. Guide students in choosing questions about the topic.
4. Collect materials (websites, books, articles,etc.)
Interacting Phase
1. Explore materials
2. Share facts
3. Read & Reread
Intergrading/Evaluating Phase
1. Research
2. Compare
3. Summarize
4. Report
How can a teacher use an Inquiry & research I-Chart?
What is it good for?
- I-Charts can be used with small groups, whole groups or individually.
- "I- Charts can serve as an evaluation tool for how much a student has learned about a topic." (adlit.org)
- I-Charts teach young student to generate meaningful questions about a topic.
- I-Charts foster critical thinking and strengthen reading skills
- Various perspective are explored when students use I-charts.
Research
Altierri, J.L. (2011). Cotent counts! Developing disciplinary literacy skills, K-6. Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
Scholastic.com
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2013/04/critical-thinking-activities-fast-finishers-and-beyondreadwritethink.org
readingrockets.org