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Writing to your mentor?
Writing to your mentor?
In your first email, you should include:
a polite greeting
your names
your inquiry area and why you're interested in that inquiry
a request to meet at a time that is convenient to them
a polite closing statement
Some key phrases:
Some key phrases:
Dear Ms/Mr...
Our names are _____, _____ and ______. We are excited to reach out to you as part of our Exhibition learning.
We are the _______ group. We are inquiring into __________.
This inquiry is important to us because... / We are interested in _____ because... / We would like to know more about ____ in particular.
We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at a time that is convenient for you. We are flexible with timing and can adjust to what works best for you.
Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Think about this:
Think about this:
Can your questions be answered?
Are your questions open-ended? (not a yes/no question)
Are your questions worth answering?
Are your questions interesting?
Lines of Inquiry
Lines of Inquiry
After brainstorming your questions, you will be sorting them under the Key Concepts. Choose the ones which are the most interesting or important to you. What is most important to learn about for your inquiry? Change the questions into a statement for your Lines of Inquiry. Each line of inquiry is a statement that explains what you are researching.
What's the Central Idea on this poster?
What's the Central Idea on this poster?
Which are the three Lines of Inquiry?
Which are the three Lines of Inquiry?
What is a Central Idea?
What is a Central Idea?
It is a statement that …
• is an enduring understanding-This means main/most important ideas of the unit that students should remember for a long time
• relates and connects concepts. (Form, function, causation, change, connection, perspective, responsibility)
• remains the same through time and is the same in every country or culture.
Grade 5 Central Ideas:
Grade 5 Central Ideas:
Learning from the past can help us understand present day society
Understanding the properties of energy allows people to solve problems.
People’s understanding of the connections between sustainability and resources impacts humanity.
Government systems influence the rights and lives of people.
Changes people experience during puberty impact their evolving identities.
To write a Central Idea, ask yourself:
To write a Central Idea, ask yourself:
Is it interesting?
Is it worth knowing about?
Does it encourage different viewpoints?
Does it relate to my experience or understanding?
Are there issues that impact our lives or others’ lives?
Does reading it push me to think about it or be curious?
Is it value-free? This means no personal opinion or bias. It is objective.
Is it globally true & transferable? This means the statement is true in any country and for anyone.
Can I take action?
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