Most reading questions fall into a few types. Knowing them helps you know what to look for.
Let's learn
- Main idea and theme.
- Details and inference.
- Vocabulary in context.
- Author’s purpose, structure and point of view.
Watch out for
- Treating every question the same.
Make it fit your reader
- Easier: Label five questions by type.
- Harder: Write one question of each type for a passage.
Practice activity
- Question sort: label the types of questions on a practice test.
- Make a test: write four questions about a short article.
Tip for grown-ups: Keep practice short and cheerful: 10 to 15 minutes is plenty for young readers. Praise effort, let your child point to the words, and stop while it is still fun.