Reading Comprehension

Asking questions when reading with your child is a great way to make sure they are understanding what they read. Below are some questions you can ask during and after reading.

*Who are the characters in the story? What is the setting of the story?

*Is there a problem in the story? How does the character try to solve it?

*What happened in this part of the story?

*Is this story fiction or nonfiction? How do you know?

*Tell me what happened in the beginning of the story? The middle? The end?

*Do you think the characters in this story are like you? Why or why not?

*What did you already know about this topic? What new information did you learn?

*What is the main idea of this book/section?