Reading+Comprehension+Help

// You have the power to improve your child’s reading skills. . . //  “Discussing what your child is reading before, during and after they read, greatly facilitates their comprehension in a natural and enjoyable way.” “You help your child develop their oral communication skills while naturally bridging oral language to written language.” “You encourage them to make connections between the text and something in their own lives. These connections are an essential part of learning.” ** From Linteracy Connections ** [] Comprehension Questions  ﻿  Below are some good comprehension questions you can print. You can print these out and paste them on index cards. Ask one or two questions after you child is finished reading a story or part of a story. ** Remember **, the goal is reading every day to increase reading stamina, fluency, and vocabulary understanding. · Reading to your child. · Have your child read to you. · Take turns reading to each other. · Talk about what your child has read using the comprehension questions. **  Reading is one of the best gifts you can give your child. **  Students can use the post-its to mark any or all of the following: · Any word or paragraph they need help understanding, · Descriptive words for characters, setting, plot, · When they find answers to questions they wanted to know, · The spot where they left off – to save the page corner! · Their favorite spot or any spot they want to share with someone else. =  Comprension Questions to Ask   = Below, I have listed some of the same questions that are on the document. ** __ Younger Reading Comprehension Questions __ **  · Before we read, look at the pictures: What is this picture showing us? What do you think this story is about?  · What happened first in the story?  · Then what happened?  · What happened at the end of the story?  · Can you retell the whole story?  · What is your favorite part of the story?  · Who is this story about?  · Could this story really happen? How do you know? ** __ Character __ **** :  **  · Who are the main characters?  · Are the characters like real people?  · Do you like the characters? Explain why.  · Would you be friends with any of the characters?  · Which Character is most important? Why?  · Do you approve of the way the characters acted?  · Did any of the characters in your story get in trouble? How did they get out of trouble?  · If you were one of the characters in the story, how would you have done things differently? ** __ Plot: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was the problem in this story? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Tell me the main things that happen in your story. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did you guess what would happen at the end? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Can you think of another way your story might have ended? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the story end the way you thought it would? What clues did the author give to prepare you for the end? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was the best part of the story? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Which chapter was the most important? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Could this story really happen? Why or why not? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Has anything like this ever happened to you? ** __ Setting: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Where does the story take place? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Tell me what the place was like. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Do you know of a place like this? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Would you like to visit a place like this? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · When did the story take place? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the story take place a long time ago? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Is this story about the future or is it happening now? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Can you find some words the author used to create the setting? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Which part of the story best describes the setting? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Could this story have happened in a different setting? ** __ Mood: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How did the book make you feel? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was the funniest (or saddest, scariest, etc) part? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was the most exciting (or strangest, mysterious, etc.) part? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How did the author make you feel the way you did? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What do you think you will remember the most about this story? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Does the mood stay the same or does it change later in the story? ** __ Point of View: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Who is telling this story? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Does the author read the minds of the characters? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Why did the author choose this point of view? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How would the story change if it were told from another character’s point of view? ** __ Theme: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What kind of book was this? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Why did the author write this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What did you learn about people from this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What did you learn about yourself? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did this story teach you anything? ** __ General: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Why did you choose this book to read? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Choose a part to read out loud. Why did you choose this part? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Would you recommend this book? Why or why not? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was most interesting about this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What is your favorite part? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Was this book a good fit? Was it too hard or too easy? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How does the author start this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Does the author make fun of anyone or anything in this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Would your parents enjoy the humor of this book? ** __ Author & Author Style: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What kind of pictures does the author create in your mind? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the author have any unusual ways of saying things? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the author give you enough information? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How does the author keep you interested? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What does the author do to build suspense? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What do you like or dislike about this authors style? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the author use exaggeration? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Would you read more books by this author? Why? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What is the author trying to tell you in this book? ** __ Nonfiction: __ ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What did you learn about from this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · What was most surprising or interesting to you? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Was it easy to understand? Did the author make the information clear? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the author cover the subject well? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Did the illustrations help you understand new information? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · Do you still have any questions after reading this book? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How can you get more information about this subject? <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .25in; text-indent: -0.25in;"> · How did the author make the subject interesting?
 * Use Post-It Notes! ﻿   **