Reading & Writing Resources

Who is telling this story? (point of view)

What is the problem that this character is trying to solve?

How do the characters see the problem differently?

What has happened so far?

Why do you think the character said that?

What might happen now?

Were you surprised here? Why?

What do you think will happen next?

What do you think the author is trying to tell us?

Why did the author choose this word?

What facts has the author given us so far?

What was the reason for the author saying this?

Is the author expressing an opinion about the topic? What do you think it is?

Do you think the author is making a good argument? Why or why not?

How does this topic connect to other topics we have been studying lately?

How important is this information?