Costa's Levels of Questioning

What is the main goal of asking good questions while reading?

• To impress others with your knowledge

• To memorize the content

• To finish reading faster

• To become an active participant in the reading process

Answer explanation

The main goal of asking good questions while reading is to become an active participant in the reading process, engaging with the material and enhancing comprehension.

Who created Costa's Levels of Questioning that Markiz and Angelina studied in their project?

• A famous scientist

• A legendary hero

• Arc Costa

• A popular teacher

Answer explanation

Arc Costa created Costa's Levels of Questioning.

What type of questions are Level One questions?

• Creative thinking questions

• Think and search questions

• Right there questions

• At you and the author questions

Answer explanation

Level One questions are 'Right there questions' which require finding the answer directly in the text.

How can Level Two questions be described?

• Answers are based on personal opinion

• Answers require connecting information from different parts

• Answers are found in one spot

• Answers are not related to the text

Answer explanation

Level Two questions can be described as requiring connecting information from different parts to answer correctly.

What is NOT a characteristic of Level Three questions?

• Answers come from personal experience

• Answers are found directly in the text

• Answers apply information to your life

• Answers require creative thinking

Answer explanation

Level Three questions do not have answers found directly in the text, as they require deeper understanding and application of the information.

During a class discussion on the water cycle, what does a Level One question help Amari understand?

• Complex themes

• Basic information

• Author's intention

• Different perspectives

Answer explanation

A Level One question helps you understand basic information, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Why are Level Two questions tougher to answer?

• They are trick questions

• They are unrelated to the text

• They make you think and search for the answer

• They require memorization

Answer explanation

Level Two questions are tougher to answer because they make you think and search for the answer, requiring a deeper understanding of the text.

After reading an article about climate change, what is the goal of a Level Three question Jayden might ask?

• To compare and contrast the impacts of climate change on different regions

• To find specific details about the causes of climate change

• To apply information from the article to suggest changes in daily life to reduce carbon footprint

• To summarize the article's main points about climate change

Answer explanation

The goal of a Level Three question is to apply information to your life, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which of the following is a Level Two question example?

• What color is Markiz's car?

• What is the main idea of the story Jayden read?

• How do cars make life easier for Daleigh and Leo'Ray?

• Which car would Amari buy?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'How do cars make life easier?' because it requires a deeper understanding and analysis, making it a Level Two question.

What should you do after reading books or articles according to the text?

• Write a summary

• Discuss it with a partner and ask each other questions

• Forget about it and move on

• Only focus on memorizing facts

Answer explanation

Discuss it with a partner and ask each other questions is the correct choice as it helps in deepening understanding and gaining different perspectives.