| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract in English | 第8-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-16页 |
| ·The Background of the Research | 第11-12页 |
| ·Homework Defined and Described | 第12-16页 |
| ·Definition of Homework | 第12-13页 |
| ·The Connotation of Senior Middle School English Homework | 第13页 |
| ·The Action Research of Senior Middle School English Homework | 第13-16页 |
| ·The Traditional Senior Middle School English Homework | 第13-14页 |
| ·The Senior Middle School English Homework under the New English Curriculum Criterion | 第14-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-26页 |
| ·The Studies on Inquiry-based Learning | 第16-22页 |
| ·Definition of Inquiry-based Learning | 第16-17页 |
| ·The Basic Theoretical Foundation of Inquiry-based Learning Mode | 第17-21页 |
| ·John Dewey’s Philosophy | 第18-19页 |
| ·Constructivist Views of Learning | 第19-21页 |
| ·The Basic Steps of Inquiry Process | 第21页 |
| ·Present Situation about Inquiry-based Learning in Senior Middle School | 第21-22页 |
| ·Historical Researches of Homework | 第22-24页 |
| ·The Scope and Method of the Present Study | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Problems and Solutions | 第26-33页 |
| ·Description of My Class and the Action Research | 第26-27页 |
| ·Identification of Problem and Hypothesis | 第27页 |
| ·Preliminary Investigation | 第27-29页 |
| ·Preliminary Questionnaire | 第27-28页 |
| ·Preliminary Interview | 第28-29页 |
| ·Restatement of the Problem and Hypothesis | 第29页 |
| ·Planned Actions | 第29-33页 |
| Chapter 4 Report on the Implementation of the 10-week Action Research | 第33-48页 |
| ·Arousing the Students’Motivation of Doing English Homework | 第33-34页 |
| ·Explaining the Initial Action Plan to the Students | 第34页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 1 Good Friends” | 第34-36页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 2 English around the World” | 第36-37页 |
| ·Introducing Reading Theories, Strategies and Skills to the Students | 第37-38页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 3 Going places” | 第38-39页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 4 Unforgettable Experiences” | 第39-40页 |
| ·Applying a New Process-oriented Approach to the Teaching of Writing | 第40-43页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 5 the Silver Screen” | 第43-44页 |
| ·Inquiry-based Homework for “Unit 6 Good Manners” | 第44页 |
| ·Data Collection and Discussions | 第44-48页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第48-50页 |
| ·Conclusions | 第48页 |
| ·Reflections | 第48-49页 |
| ·A Plan for further Investigation | 第49-50页 |
| Bibliography | 第50-52页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第52-56页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第56-57页 |
| 关于英语课外作业的问卷调查 | 第57-58页 |
