2. Developed by the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Michele Goodstein SIM Professional Developer mg517@optonline.net The Self-Questioning Strategy

3. Self-Questioning Strategy A ttend to clues S ay some questions K eep predictions in mind I dentify the answer T alk about the answer

4. Self Questioning Steps Step 1: Attend to clues as you read

5. Model Self-Talk “What clues can I find as I read?”

6. SELF-QUESTIONING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL (Page 99) Self-Questioning Strategy Cue Card #2 WHAT DO YOU WONDER? Titles “Mountain Madness” “Partners in Grime” “Miracle at Midnight” “Invisible Again” Pictures

7. Self-Questioning Strategy Cue Card #3 ATTEND TO CLUES The pilgrims had tough lives. Our national anthem is The Star- Spangled Banner. The boy wandered aimlessly among the trees. Kathy’s mother sent her to the store. Two new toys have become available for teenagers. The mission ran into a major problem. SELF-QUESTIONING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL (Page 100)

8. Clues lead to questions…

9. Self Questioning Steps Step 1: Attend to clues as you read Step 2: Say some questions

10. 7 Types of Questions Let’s brainstorm a list of question words

11. Let’s match some icons with some question words

12. Seven Types of Questions Who Why What Which When How Where H Y Cue Card 4 p. 101

13. Clues make me wonder… “How is that character feeling?” “What does that character do for a living?” “Where is the character going?” “When will the character follow through on that plan?”

14. SELF-QUESTIONING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL (Page 99) Self-Questioning Strategy Cue Card #2 WHAT DO YOU WONDER? Titles “Mountain Madness” “Partners in Grime” “Miracle at Midnight” “Invisible Again” Pictures

15. Self-Questioning Strategy Cue Card #3 ATTEND TO CLUES The pilgrims had tough lives. Our national anthem is The Star- Spangled Banner. The boy wandered aimlessly among the trees. Kathy’s mother sent her to the store. Two new toys have become available for teenagers. The mission ran into a major problem. SELF-QUESTIONING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL (Page 100)

16. Question Poem Who, What, When, Where, Why, Which, How If you have a question ASK IT now!

17. SELF-QUESTIONING INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL Self-Questioning Strategy Cue Card #5 EXAMPLE QUESTIONS Who will solve the mystery? Who is coming to visit? Who burned the books? Who started the rumor? What is this about? What kind of animal made that footprint? What is the girl’s name? What will happen next When will the package be found? When will the boy become visible again? When will she get some help? When did the pilgrims first met the Indians? Where are the jewels hidden? Where will they go next? Where did he go when he disappeared? Where are Sarah’s friends? Why did they do this? Why did the coach kick her off the team? Why is the flower blooming at night? Why are the scarecrows moving? Which way did she go? Which game will they win? Which dog survived? Which name did he choose? How will they solve this problem? How many steps are there? How are they going to work it out? How much time is left? Who What When Where Why Which How Page 102

18. Write your own sentence for each question word

19. Did his team win the game? What other question words do you know? CouldDoMight CanDoesMust HasIsWill HaveAmWould AreMayWas