Questioning

=Questioning=
 * While children are reading “Eagle Drum,” on post-it notes they will write down any questions they have. Then children will place post-it notes on the class anchor chart that has three columns: “Can be answered by the text,” “Need to infer answer” (from background knowledge, the text, and other text), and “need further research.” As a group, discuss the questions in each column and how to find the answers. Divide the children into three groups. Each group is assigned a column to find the answers. Come back together and share discoveries.
 * Model asking yourself questions by using a thumb puppet. Draw a small face on each student’s thumb. Model how to think out loud as you ask questions to your Thumb Friend. When the students have a question, they can put their thumb up to signify their question.
 * Speed Questioning: Functions similar to speed dating. After reading a text, students divide into two groups. The first group remains seated and the second group rotates. Each pair talks for 3 minutes before the next rotation. Each student asks three questions to their partner. If the partner knows the answer, they discuss it. If the partner does not, he/she says pass, and the questioner asks the question again to the next rotated partner. Students keep track of their questions and answers on a two column chart.