Sharing the Depth of Knowledge Wheel With Students

In this Edutopia article, there are tips for integrating Webb's Depth of Knowledge with students. The article first starts with a focus on the importance of integrating literacy skills across all content areas; something Travis Ranch teachers do with purpose and pride! The research supports that literacy instruction includes the following:  vocabulary instruction, comprehension strategy instruction, opportunities to discuss surrounding texts, work that enhances student motivation and engagement, and individualized intervention resources. 

Later on, authors describe how they deliberately teach the DoK wheel while encouraging learners to formulate their own questions. This culminates in "rich, metacognitive learning experiences."

Finally, the article gives a great implementation strategy for use in any classroom: