3. “Curiosity spawns questions. Questions are the master key to understanding. Questions stimulate research efforts. Questions propel us forward and take us deeper into reading. Human beings are driven to find answers and make sense of the world.” -Stephanie Harvey & Anne GoudvisStrategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement
13. Assessment Questions Questions that we, teachers, know the answer to . Ask primarily to check or monitor our student’s knowledge
14. Authentic Questions Whether asked by students or teachers: Prompt thinking Don’t always have one right answer May have many answers Cause us to ponder and wonder Dispel or clarify confusion Challenge us to rethink our opinions Lead us to seek our further information Are subject to discussion, debate, and conversation May require further research
15. Authentic questions are typically open-ended and encourage divergent thinking rather than one right answer . Frequently used questions include: “What makes you think that?” “Why do you say that?” “Can you elaborate on that?” “Can you tell me more about your thinking?” “How did you come up with that?” Presentation created by Saray Whittaker