PR-6219UK Reading for Success - Book 4

Comprehension
Answering questions
Questioning strategies
Questioning pupils about their understanding of a story is something most educators do, but the kind of
questions asked is extremely important. Some questions only require pupils to repeat information, while
other questions require pupils to think critically. The list below provides questioning strategies and
discussion starters to use effectively to monitor pupils’ comprehension.
Knowledge
• What events do you recall from the story?
• What traits do you remember about the main character?
Comprehension
• Describe the story setting. • What is the main idea of the story?
• Compare two characters in the story.
Application
• What conclusion can be drawn about …? • Why do you think the character did that?
• What evidence is given about …? • Write an example of …
Analysis
• What do you think will happen next? • What causes that to happen?
Synthesis
• Design a plan for … • How could we solve the character’s problem?
• Develop a way the character could … • What would happen if …?
• Construct …
Evaluation
• What do you think? • What is your opinion?
Viewing sample
Question formation
Use the organiser on page 152 to assist pupils in generating questions.
Materials
• copies of page 152 • pencils • children’s books
1. Distribute a copy of page 152 to each pupil. Discuss each type of question.
2. The pupil writes the title of the book in the centre.
3. Then the pupil writes a question for each section on the organiser.
4. Encourage pupils to pair up to ask and answer questions.
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