How to Ask Better Questions Using Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

👉Depth of Knowledge (DOK) helps Middle School ELA Teachers move beyond basic recall questions and into deeper, more meaningful student thinking. In this video, I explain how to use a Depth of Knowledge wheel as a practical, everyday tool for improving questioning, discussion, tasks, and assessments—without adding more planning time. In This Video, You’ll Learn: ✔️ What Depth of Knowledge actually means ✔️ How to use a DOK wheel during live instruction ✔️ How to move questions one level deeper ✔️ How DOK supports discussion, writing, and assessment ✔️ Why DOK language helps students on state tests This strategy works especially well for: 👉 ELA discussions 👉 Writing prompts 👉 Formative assessments 👉 Teacher questioning 👉 Test prep without test prep If you’ve ever felt like your questions weren’t pushing students far enough, this tool can change how you plan—and how you teach. 🔔 Subscribe for more classroom-tested ELA strategies 📝 Comment below: Which DOK level do you want to use more intentionally?