learning target i can identify and write level 1, 2, & 3 questions about what i read
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Learning Target
I can identify and write Level 1, 2, & 3 questions about what I read.
Why?
“A reader with no questions might as well
abandon the book.”
-Strategies That Work
Stephanie Harvey
Levels of Questioning
Level 1: Basement
Level 2: Ground Floor
Level 3: Penthouse
Level 1:
What are Level 1 Questions?
1. The answer can be found in the text – you can put your finger on it.
2. Has to do with only the text – not issues beyond.
3. Asks for facts about what has been heard or read
4. Less thinking – more recall/remembering
Level 1: Basement
Level 1:
Words you might see/hear:
define observe describe name identify recite note list
Level 1: Basement
Level 1 Possible Questions:In your house visual, write 3 questions about the book we just read in class. Use sentence starters from the list below:
What is…? How is…? Where is…? When did ___ happen? How did _______? Why did…? How would you
describe…? When did…?
Can you recall…? How would you show…? Can you select…? Who were the main...? Can you list three…? Which one…? Who was…?
Level 2:
What are Level 2 Questions?
1. Include background knowledge ANDclues from the text.
2. Answer is more of an INFERENCE.
-Use both the AUTHOR and YOU (Book) + (Brain)
3. You probably can’t put your finger on the answer in the text.
4. The clues to answer the question are in the text.
Level 2: Ground Floor
Level 2:
Words you might see/hear: Compare Apply Infer Analyze Contrast Distinguish between… Classify Solve Determine Explain
Level 2: Ground Floor
Level 2 Possible Questions:In your house visual, write 2 questions about the book we read in class.Use sentence starters from the list below:
How is __ similar to ___? What can we infer from….? How would you categorize…? What is the purpose of….? How would you classify….? What conclusions can you
draw about…? Why do you think…? How is __ related to __? Predict what would happen
if… What will happen when… Can you prove that… Explain why/how…
Why did the author include…?
Why did the character…? Describe in your own words
what ____ means. How would you
summarize…? Compare/contrast ____
to_____. How are ____ and ____
different? What was the author’s
purpose when… What’s the main theme or
message of… Analyze why…
Level 3: What are Level 3 Questions?
Open-ended; multiple answers
Ask the So What?
Opinion-based; we have to interpret, analyze, and evaluate
Big-picture questions
Connect to the world beyond the book
Level 3: Penthouse
Level 3:
Words you might see/hear: Conclude Judge Evaluate Imagine Estimate Create Generalize If/then Interpret Justify Criticize
Level 3: Penthouse
Level 3 Possible Questions:In your house visual, write 1 question about the book we just read in class.Use sentence starters from the list below:
Would it be better if…? What choice would you
have made…? Do you agree with…? How would you
prove…? What judgment would
you make about…? If you were there, would
you…? How would you solve
this problem in your own life?
What do you think will happen to…
How could you determine…?
What would you recommend…?
Based on what you know, how would you explain…?
Was/Is it fair when…? Describe the events
that might occur if… What would the world
be like if…? Predict how you/he/she
would…