It is expected that students read for at least 20 minutes a night at home. Even if homework does/doesn't come home that night.
Comprehension questions to ask your child at home when reading or to write about after reading CHARACTERS – As you read, ask yourself: • Who are the main characters in the story? • Do I like or dislike them? Why or why not? • Who is the most important character? Why? • Do any of the characters change in the story? How? • Does a character do things that are good or bad? Why?
SETTING - As you read, ask yourself: • Where does this story take place? • What is the place like? • When did this story take place? How do you know? • Is there anything I can tell about the setting even though it doesn’t say it directly? (ex. Snow on the ground means that it’s winter.)
PLOT - As you read, ask yourself: • What are the main events that have happened in this story? • Can I guess what is going to happen next? What clues can I use? • What would I have done differently if I had been one of the characters?
THEME - As you read, ask yourself: • Why did the author write this book? • Is there a message in this story? What is the message?
MOOD - As you read, ask yourself: • How did I feel while reading this story? Why did I feel that way? • What was the most exciting, funniest, saddest or strangest thing that happened? • What do I remember most about this story?
STYLE - As you read, ask yourself: • What special words does the author use to help me see the story? • What pictures did the author leave in my mind? • What do I like or dislike about the way the author has written the story?
AUTHOR - As you read, ask yourself: • What is the author trying to tell me in this book? • What did the author have to know to write this book?