Questioning
When readers learn to QUESTION while they are reading they... ~are learning the power of asking as well as answering questions ~are encouraged to be curious readers ~learn that asking questions can lead them to a greater understanding of the text ~learn the difference between "quick" questions and "deep-thinking" questions ~learn that not all questions have answers and often these unanswered questioned will help to get at the heart of the story better than those which can be answered ~practice what their "POWER-ful" brains are already capable of doing: asking questions
Ask your child about the 5 W question words. See the list below.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
How?
There are two types of questions:
1. Quick Questions (Thin Questions)
2. Deep Thinking Questions (Thick Questions)
*Quick Questions can be easily answered by looking in the book.
*Deep Thinking Questions require you to use your brain, as the answer may not be found in the book.
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When readers learn to QUESTION while they are reading they... ~are learning the power of asking as well as answering questions ~are encouraged to be curious readers ~learn that asking questions can lead them to a greater understanding of the text ~learn the difference between "quick" questions and "deep-thinking" questions ~learn that not all questions have answers and often these unanswered questioned will help to get at the heart of the story better than those which can be answered ~practice what their "POWER-ful" brains are already capable of doing: asking questions
Ask your child about the 5 W question words. See the list below.
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
How?
There are two types of questions:
1. Quick Questions (Thin Questions)
2. Deep Thinking Questions (Thick Questions)
*Quick Questions can be easily answered by looking in the book.
*Deep Thinking Questions require you to use your brain, as the answer may not be found in the book.
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