Constructing One-Minute Essay Questions

One-minute question protocol

• One-minute essay questions can be any type of question.
• If asking a true/false or short answer question, require that a reason be provided for choosing the answer.
• If asking an opinion, require a logical reason for the opinion.
• If using a compare-contrast question, make sure that you provide guidelines that will focus student answers.

One-minute question management

• For ease in reviewing the outcomes, require that students write bulleted phrases instead of sentences and paragraphs.
• Limit the number of words in responses.
• Collect (or review) responses from only part of the class at one time.