In shared inquiry it is supposed that participants will discuss with a basic knowledge of the explicit elements in a text. Such as the names and relations of fictional characters the chronological order of a narrative and any specialized terms that an author uses. You want to keep it focused on the text as much as possible. The aim in shared inquiry is to understand what the author has actually said. The leader should have background information to be used and discussion where it seems critical to understand some important …show more content…
Strong evaluative questions are based on sound interpretations of what the author is saying. It's firmly grounded in the text and towards the direction a discussion is taking. In a shared inquiry discussion there usually isn’t distinction between interpretive and evaluative questions. It is sometimes valuable to set aside the other portion of a shared inquiry discussion for questions that address the broader.
In a shared inquiry discussion leaders should not make questions that are actually statements in disguise. They should never attempt to guide the group on a fixed route through the selection. Leaders should avoid from readily offering their own opinions or make definitive statements. If the leaders continue to do these things or if they answer their own questions participants may begin to play a more higher role. While the leader may be tempted to make a lecture out of the discussion such a scenario is complete opposite of the goal of shared