who, what, when, where, why, and how. Each category can be further divided into subcategories. For example, the who category can be divided into characters, author, and narrator. The what category can be divided into setting, plot, and conflict. The when category can be divided into time, sequence, and timing. The where category can be divided into location, environment, and geography. The why category can be divided into motivation, theme, and cause and effect. The how category can be divided into methods, tactics, and strategies
Now that we have established the six global question categories, we can begin to understand how to use them to improve our reading comprehension. By asking ourselves these questions while we read, we can ensure that we are engaging with the text on a deeper level.
Who:
-Characters: Who are the characters in the story? What motivates them?
-Author: Who wrote the book? What else has he/she written?
-Narrator: Who is telling the story? What is his/her point of view?
What:
-Setting: What time and place is the story set in? How does this affect the characters and the plot?
-Plot: What happens in the story? What is the conflict? How is it resolved?
-Conflict: What is the main conflict in the story? What are the smaller conflicts? How do they contribute to the overall story?
When:
-Time: When does the story take place? How does this affect the characters and the plot?
-Sequence: What is the order of events in the story? Why did the author choose to arrange them in this way?
-Timing: How long does the story take place? How does this affect the characters and the plot?
Where:
-Location: Where does the story take place? How does this affect the characters and the plot?
-Environment: What is the environment like in the story? How does it affect the characters and the plot?
-Geography: What is the geography like in the story? How does it affect the characters and the plot?
Why:
-Motivation: What motivates the characters in the story? Why do they make the choices they do?
-Theme: What is the main theme of the story? What are the smaller themes? How do they contribute to the overall story?
-Cause and Effect: What are the causes and effects of the events in the story? How do they contribute to the overall story?
How:
-Methods: How do the characters in the story achieve their goals?
-Tactics: What tactics do the characters in the story use to achieve their goals?
-Strategies: What strategies do the characters in the story use to achieve their goals?
Other related questions:
What are 3 types of reading comprehension?
1) literal comprehension;
2) interpretive comprehension;
3) applied comprehension.
What are the 3 question types?
1. What is your question?
2. How can I help you?
3. What can I do for you?
What are the 3 main components that contribute to reading comprehension?
The three main components that contribute to reading comprehension are: 1) fluency, 2) vocabulary, and 3) background knowledge.
What are the three 3 components in reading?
The three components in reading are decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
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- Reading Comprehension (Three Main Categories)
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