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Lesson 4: Putting It All Together (K-1) You and your students are now familiar with the basics of Shared Inquiry. In this culminating lesson, you will prepare for and lead a longer discussion with your students. For students in kindergarten and first grade we recommend a variation of Shared Inquiry discussion called Sharing Questions discussion.

Note: Unlike the previous Starting Off Strong lessons, Assignment 4 requires two class periods. The assignment instructions direct you as to how to divide up the assignment. As preparation, read and watch the following, then proceed to Assignment 4.

READ: " [|Factual, Interpretive, and Evaluative Questions] " in The Leader's Role in Shared Inquiry Discussion (Course 102 book), pages 2-4 " [|How a Leader Prepares a Selection] " in The Leader's Role in Shared Inquiry Discussion (Course 102 book), pages 6-13  Sharing Questions: " [|Shared Inquiry in the Read-Aloud Program] " in The Leader's Role in Shared Inquiry Discussion (Course 102book, pages 58-61) Optional: " [|The Junior Great Books™ Read-Aloud Program A Checklist of Learning Objectives] "

WATCH: This video is an overview of the full range of activities included in the Read-Aloud program. 