Essential questions encourage inquiry, spark more questions, invite the exploration of ideas, and encourage collaboration, allowing students to draw their own conclusions about the subject.

This is one of the most powerful tools at a teacher’s disposal. With our students' apathy and lack of motivation, choice, and curiosity are a teacher’s ally. 

Essential questions are one way to ignite curiosity, and students have a choice in how they answer because there are no right or wrong answers to essential questions. 

Let’s explore the power of essential questions in our novel units and for deeper thinking. 

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