How do I add an in-line question to a Lessons page?
Instructors can add either a Multiple Choice question or a Short Answer question directly to a Lessons Page. The questions can either be in poll form (no correct answer) or in graded form (correct answer).
Go to Lessons.
![Go to Lessons.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/image_assets/assets/001/300/235/original/b11724c9-d9a3-40d5-9cae-995b9699eeb6.png)
Click on the Lessons page title in the Tool Menu to display the page.
Note: The default or blank Lessons page contains text and images that explain the basic functionality of the Lessons tool.
To add a multiple choice question:
Select Multiple Choice.
![Select Multiple Choice.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/image_assets/assets/001/300/250/original/f553efcc-d44d-4ab3-8f11-56e7af8240c7.png)
Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.
![Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/image_assets/assets/001/300/340/original/ddd8108d-59aa-4a66-93f9-da5400d3534c.png)
- Enter the question text.
- Enter the possible answer choices.
- Place a checkmark to the left of the correct answer. (If this is a Multiple Choice poll with no correct answer, you may leave the correct answer check boxes blank.)
- Click Add New Answer to add additional Multiple Choice answers if needed. (Optional)
- Check the box for Show student a graph of how others responded after they answer the question if you want the question/poll results to be displayed. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Grade this Question if you want the question to be automatically graded and recorded in the Gradebook tool. Also, enter a gradebook item title and point value in the boxes provided. (Optional)
- Add feedback for correct student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Add feedback for incorrect student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Don't release until all prerequisites are completed if you want to restrict this item based on completion of a prerequisite.
- Check the box next to Require this item if you want to require students to complete the item before they can move on to subsequent Lessons pages or items. (Optional)
- Click Save to save your question and return to the Lessons page.
To add a short answer question:
Select Short Answer.
![Select Short Answer.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/image_assets/assets/001/300/334/original/33274e38-2302-4df0-b5d3-88ce9cd88ef3.png)
Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.
![Add the question text and any additional settings as needed.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/screensteps_live/image_assets/assets/001/300/345/original/0a233483-e33e-4339-b183-4c950c88059c.png)
- Enter the question text.
- Enter the possible answer choices. All of the answers you list will be correct answers. (If this is a Short Answer poll with no correct answer, you may leave the answer boxes blank.)
- Click Add New Answer to add additional Multiple Choice answers if needed. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Grade this Question if you want the question to be automatically graded and recorded in the Gradebook tool. Also, enter a gradebook item title and point value in the boxes provided. (Optional)
- Add feedback for correct student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Add feedback for incorrect student answers if desired. (Optional)
- Check the box next to Don't release until all prerequisites are completed if you want to restrict this item based on completion of a prerequisite.
- Check the box next to Require this item if you want to require students to complete the item before they can move on to subsequent Lessons pages or items. (Optional)
- Click Save to save your question and return to the Lessons page.