Reading

It is really important for children to read for 15-20 minutes per night. 

Here are some questions to ask your child after reading with them:

Setting

Where did the story take place?

Could it have taken place somewhere, anywhere else?

Does the setting play a major role in the story?

Are you able to see the place the story occurs in your mind? Explain

How do the characters use the environment?

When does the story take place?

Did it happen before you were born?

Could this story really happen?

Could it happen to you? Explain

Is there a unity of time and place, or does the story change for time to time or place to place?

Characters

Who is the main character?

Is the main character believable?

Is the main character simple or complex?

How is the main character consistent in the story?

Who were the other characters in the story?

Which characters do you like best and why?

Would you like to have this character for a friend? Explain

Have you ever done the same thing as this character?

How is a character in the story made to seem good or bad, likable or unlikable, interesting or dull?

Can you make a list of the good and bad points of the main character?

Plot

What would you change about the beginning of the story?

How well are the events in the story tied together?

Is the story believable?

Are the events in the story important?

Do you feel involved or excited in the actions of the story?

Name a problem or conflict in the story?

What was the author's solution to the conflict/problem?

How would you change the ending of the story?