Levels of Questioning

Levels of Questioning

 

Literal

-       “Right there” questions

-       Note or recall clearly stated facts and details

-       Follow directions

-       Associate quotation with speaker

 

Interpretative

-       Think and search questions

-       Identify character traits, emotional reactions

-       Interpret figurative language

-       Anticipate events

-       Recognize sensory images

-       Sense implied meaning of words, phrases and sentences

 

Critical

-       Give opinions, reactions to the selection

-       Discriminate between fancy and reality, fact or opinion

-       Identify assumptions, points of view, author’s purpose and style

-       Determine relevance

-       Weigh values presented

 

Integrative/Application

-       “Tying up” questions

-       Comparing and contrasting old and new ideas gained from reading

-       Synthesizing ideas learned

-       Making a different ending