Asking and Answering Questions About a Story: Reading Literature

The video tutorial explains the importance of asking and answering questions while reading to enhance comprehension. It covers the types of questions that can be asked before, during, and after reading, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how. The tutorial emphasizes that questioning helps readers think critically about the text and improve their reading skills. By engaging with the text through questions, readers can better understand the characters, plot, and setting, ultimately becoming more proficient readers.

What is the primary purpose of asking questions while reading?

• To memorize the text

• To finish reading quickly

• To improve reading skills

• To avoid reading the text

Which of the following words is commonly used to start a question?

• And

• But

• Who

• Because

What type of question might you ask before starting a book?

• Who will be in this story?

• How many pages does the book have?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• What is the price of the book?

After finishing a story, what should you be able to do?

• Answer questions about the story

• Write a sequel

• Recite the entire text

• Draw the main character

What might you need to do if you can't answer a question about the story?

• Skip the question

• Ask a friend

• Look back in the story

• Guess the answer