Blog 11: EQ

1.   Review this.  Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

Essential Question 
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question.  The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic.  An essential question must:

• Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
• Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
•  Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

2.  Review the following EQs and

• Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
• Tell why they do or don't.

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss? NO

 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?   YES

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer? YES

 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain? NO

3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.  The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.

What is essential in becoming a successful retail franchise owner?

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?

 I'm proud about the fact that I was able to make the presentation flow although I was to relaxed. 

2. Questions to Consider

   a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?

       AE       P          AP       CR       NC

   b.Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.

 I think I deserve a "P" because I did everything that was required although I didn't turn in my lesson plan on time.  

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?

I think using the merchandise from Vans as an examples worked well because people really enjoyed it.   

4.(What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?

I would have turned in my final lesson draft on time, be prepared for my presentation, and be less relaxed.