Asking Questions While You Read

Story Brief #7

Questions don't stop once you open the book.

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Look for what the author shows, not just what they tell.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

Questions don't stop once you open the book. As you read, keep asking: Why did she do that? What will happen next? What does that word mean? When you find an answer, notice it. Some answers are right there in the words. Others you have to figure out.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Read: 'Jun hid the present under his bed. He smiled when Mom walked by. ' You might ask: Who is the present for? The next page says, 'Happy birthday, Mom! ' Now you know: it's for Mom, and that's why he smiled.

Key points

1Keep asking questions as you read.
2Notice when you find an answer.
3Some answers you must figure out.

Question 1

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Read: 'Ella packed a towel, a shovel, and a pail.' Which question would a good reader ask?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Question 2

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Reading on, you see: 'At the beach, Ella dug a big hole.' What happened to your question?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Question 3

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When should you ask questions about a story?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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