A set of guided reading questions that parents can use with any book to help their child improve reading skills. These questions encourage active thinking, comprehension, and engagement with the text, helping children to develop stronger reading skills!
Guided Reading Questions for Families
Translated To:
Before Reading:
Previewing the Book:
What do you think this book is about based on the title and cover?
What do you already know about this topic?
What do you think will happen in this story?
Setting a Purpose:
Why do you want to read this book?
What are you hoping to learn or find out?
During Reading
Predicting:
What do you think will happen next?
How do you think the character will solve this problem?
Clarifying:
Did you come across any words or parts that were confusing? Let’s figure them out together.
Can you summarize what just happened in your own words?
Connecting:
Does this part of the story remind you of anything in your life?
Have you read another book like this? How are they similar or different?
Questioning:
What questions do you have about what’s happening in the story?
Why do you think the character did that?
After Reading
Summarizing:
Can you tell me what the story was about in your own words?
What was the main idea or message of the book?
Analyzing:
Who was your favorite character and why?
What was the most exciting or surprising part of the book?
Reflecting:
Did you like the ending? Why or why not?
What would you have done if you were in the character’s situation?
Extending:
If you could change one part of the story, what would it be?
What do you think will happen after the story ends?
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