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Question Quest

The Art of Oral Language

Day 13of 180
Week 3of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to ask thoughtful questions during discussions

2

Practice clarifying understanding through questioning

3

Develop curiosity and active listening skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of asking questions to gain understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Question prompt cards
  • Timer
  • Notebook
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain that today we'll learn how asking good questions helps us understand better. Share a brief story about Jesus asking questions to help people learn.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good question?
2Teaching (10 min)

Teach students the difference between closed and open questions. Demonstrate how open questions encourage deeper thinking and conversation.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Closed questions can be answered with yes or no
  • Open questions start with who, what, when, where, why, and how
  • Good questions show you're listening and want to understand
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a question interesting?
  • How can questions help us learn more?
  • Why do you think Jesus often asked questions?
3Activity: Question Quest Challenge (12 min)
game

Students play a question-asking game in pairs, using Bible story picture cards as conversation starters.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into pairs
  2. Give each pair a Bible story picture card
  3. Take turns asking open-ended questions about the picture
  4. Use a timer to keep the game moving
  5. Switch partners every 5 minutes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide question starter prompts

Challenge: Create a scoring system for creative questions

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on what we learned about asking good questions

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was challenging about asking questions?
  • How can good questions help us understand others?
  • How did Jesus use questions to teach?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be curious learners who seek understanding and ask good questions.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about speaking clearly and confidently

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 18:15

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

— Proverbs 18:15 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Question Circle: Students pass a ball and ask a question about the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Asking good questions is a critical thinking and communication skill

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model asking open-ended questions at home
  • Encourage curiosity
  • Listen actively when children ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about asking questions or struggle with open-ended thinking

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasingly complex and thoughtful questions during discussions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family question jar
  • Practice asking questions during dinner conversations
  • Watch educational videos and practice asking questions

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