Questioning

Asking questions is a very important part of learning new information. In reading, it allows us to better connect with the text and make sense of what is happening.

Learning how to ask questions that deepen your understanding of the text, however, students are often well-versed in asking questions so this comprehension strategy typically takes a short period of time and leads into inferring.

Some guidelines to questioning are:
1. Avoid questions that require a single answer - sometimes they are useful but often they are already known.
2. Ask questions that allow for further thought.
3. Ask questions that are based on your background knowledge.
4. Think about your question before you move on.
5. Write down your question and track your thinking around the question