Anchoring lessons to essential questions will act as a catalyst for designing coherent, focused instruction. When developing essential questions, think about what it is you want your students to learn and be able to do as well as the standards that are aligned to the skill. This provides a solid foundation to refer to throughout the lesson or unit. Essential questions are open-ended, allow students to practice and apply higher-order thinking skills, and can inspire additional questions that will guide students in their learning.
