Questioning

Questioning is like having a conversation with yourself while you read. It involves asking yourself different types of questions to help you better understand and think deeply about what you’re reading. Just like how people ask questions in a regular conversation to learn more, you can ask questions to understand a text better

Here’s how you can do it:

Ask “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” and “why” questions: Wonder about the characters, what they are doing, where they are going, when things happen, and why things are the way they are. Questions help you explore the story like an adventurer!

Ask yourself “I wonder” questions: Use your imagination and think of things you want to know more about. You can say, “I wonder why the dragon is sad,” or “I wonder where the hidden treasure is.”

Ask questions when you don’t understand: If you come across a word you don’t know or a part of the story that confuses you, ask yourself, “What does this mean?” or “Why is this happening?”

Talk about the questions: You can discuss your questions with friends, family, or your teacher. Maybe they have some answers, or you can try to figure them out together!

Asking questions makes reading exciting because you become an active explorer of the story. It’s like having a treasure hunt in your book! So, keep on asking questions, little detectives, and discover amazing things in your reading adventures! Happy questioning!