Unit 1:​ A Good Question 

Statement Of Inquiry:​ We communicate to express our feelings and ideas.   

Key Concept:   Related Concept:   Global Context:  

Communication  Point of View  Personal and cultural expression 

The exchange of ideas. It requires a  The perspective brought to the text. The  Students will explore the ways in which 
sender, a message and an intended  vantage point from which the events of  we discover and express ideas, feelings, 
receiver. Communication involves  a story seem to be observed and  and values; the ways in which we reflect 
conveying information or meaning.  presented to us.    on and enjoy our creativity. 
Effective communication requires a     
common “language” (which may be  Self-expression  
EXPLORATION: Express feelings and 
written, spoken or non-verbal).  The expression of one’s feelings, 
ideas 
thoughts or ideas.   
 
Inquiry Questions: 
Factual Line of Inquiry:  Conceptual Line of Inquiry:  Debatable Line of Inquiry: 

● What type of questions do readers  ● How do we use metacognition?  ● Does meaning change with an 
ask while reading?   ● How does point-of-view enhance a  alternative point-of-view? Explain.  
● What is metacognition?  text?  ● Does self-expression affect 
● What is the difference between first  communication? Explain. 
and third person point-of-view?