After you read a story with your child, engage in a book discussion by asking your child a few comprehension questions to support his/her understanding of the story.
Basic Story Questions
· What was your favorite part of the story? Why?
· Who are the characters? Where does the story take place?
· What does this story remind you of?
(Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World connections)
· What was the problem in the story?
· How was the problem solved?
· What do you predict will happen next?
· Tell me something important from the story. Why do you think that was an important part of the story?
Higher-level Questions
· What if…?
· How did…?
· What would happen if…?
· What caused…?
· How would you feel if…?
· What character trait would describe _____?
· Why do you think…?
· How would the story be different if…?