--- product_id: 9561725 title: "What's the Big Idea?: Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking" brand: "jim burke" price: "HK$183" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/9561725-whats-the-big-idea-question-driven-units-to-motivate-reading store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # What's the Big Idea?: Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking **Brand:** jim burke **Price:** HK$183 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** What's the Big Idea?: Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking by jim burke - **How much does it cost?** HK$183 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/9561725-whats-the-big-idea-question-driven-units-to-motivate-reading) ## Best For - jim burke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jim burke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What's the Big Idea?: Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking ## Images ![What's the Big Idea?: Question-Driven Units to Motivate Reading, Writing, and Thinking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kJ8U30HNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for any ELA classroom! *by K***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013* Jim Burke is fabulous! His ideas/activities always work in my classroom. What's the Big Idea? gave me ideas in which to improve my questioning in my lessons/units, tapping into a student's interest in problem solving/finding truth/finding relationships, etc. I also own and use Jim's other books, Tools for Thought and English Teacher's Companion. I find his ideas and style work well with my students. All of his works would be on my Top 10 list, as mine are always by the side of desk! Another reviewer said that these are great ideas only if you teach AP, but his ideas have worked wonderfully in my classroom. I don't teach AP but 8th grade, and his ideas have been very popular with the kids. I may have to alter some activities or make them more accessible to my students, but his ideas/activities seem to be more memorable for my students than others. I'll always be a fan!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great content, but Kindle users be wary... *by I***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2011* Though I'm not finished yet, I can tell you a give a thumbs up to the content. Thoughtful and specific, Jim Burke provides an easy-to-understand narrative about essential questions. I do have a warning for Kindle users. The book does not neatly translate its format to the smaller Kindle. I just now found the blurb on the book's Amazon page that warns about the text layout being optimized for larger screens (Kindle DX, computer screen, iPad, etc.). My fault, I'll be certain to check that out from now on. Had I known ahead of time, I would have purchased the paperback.Great content, though! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's all about connections *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2011* As a fairly new teacher, I love it when I find a book that helps me do my job better. This book does that. As teachers we're often given things like Essential Questions in our curriculum, and often these have little bearing on what we do. Mr. Burke takes the idea and shows how to connect the lesson(s) to the students' lives, thereby giving them meaning. Wonderful concept which I'm beginning to apply now. Also, the lessons and ideas provided are very useful, and it was so nice to be able to download the original blacklines for these lessons (and they came in Word format so I could customize them a bit). Great buy! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/9561725-whats-the-big-idea-question-driven-units-to-motivate-reading](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/9561725-whats-the-big-idea-question-driven-units-to-motivate-reading) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-11-13*