Reading

How do I ask questions while I'm reading?

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audio button Good readers are always asking questions before, during, and after reading. They set a purpose for reading. Have you ever noticed that you ask questions while you read? You may do it without even realizing it!

Let’s take a look at some examples of questions that you might ask before, during, and after reading.

Before Reading

During Reading

After Reading

audio button Here are some questions that readers ask before they begin reading.

audio button I wonder...?

What do I think is going to happen in this story?

What am I going to learn?

Why did the author choose this title?

Why did the author write this?

Who is the story about?

Who is telling the story?

audio button These are questions that readers ask during reading.

audio button What do I think will happen next?

How does the character feel?

Why did ___________ happen?

I wonder why __________?

What would I do?

How is this problem going to be solved?

Why is this information important?

audio button Finally, these are questions that readers ask after reading.

audio button How did I feel when...?

Why do you think the author...?

What was the main idea?

What would have happened if...?

Do I agree with what the author said?

Do I understand what the author is saying?