Good readers ask and answer questions while they read to check for understanding. When we check for understand good readers notice important details.
These details include:
These details include:
- Setting
- Characters
- Author's Purpose
- Word meaning
- Genre, and much more
Before answering questions about the text, readers must think about the questions they have before, during, and after reading.
Thinking STEMS are ways to help figure out the type of questions that need answering.
Ask yourself before, during, and after reading:
Lets practice using these 'Thinking STEMS' to 'Ask & Answer Questions'
Below are pictures of two stories. Click the picture of the story you would like to read. Once you are on the webpage, click the link 'Thinking Questions'. These will help guide you through the story. Once you have completed reading the story, answer the questions provided and turn in responses to Edmodo.
Thinking STEMS are ways to help figure out the type of questions that need answering.
Ask yourself before, during, and after reading:
- I wonder...
- What if...
- Why...
- How could...
Lets practice using these 'Thinking STEMS' to 'Ask & Answer Questions'
Below are pictures of two stories. Click the picture of the story you would like to read. Once you are on the webpage, click the link 'Thinking Questions'. These will help guide you through the story. Once you have completed reading the story, answer the questions provided and turn in responses to Edmodo.