The Levels of Questions strategy helps students comprehend and interpret a text by requiring them to answer three types of questions about it: factual, inferential, and universal. This scaffolded approach provides an opportunity for students to master the basic ideas of a text so that they can apply this understanding and “evidence” to conversations about deeper abstract concepts or complex historical events. Because you can focus students’ attention on the level of questions most appropriate to their reading ability, this strategy can meet the needs of different learners. You can also use the Levels of Questions strategy to prepare students for a class discussion or activity, or as an assessment tool.
Ensure students’ reading comprehension by emphasizing a purposeful reading and rereading of a text.
By asking the question "Who am I?" students explore the role that identity plays in forming their values, ideas, and actions.
This discussion strategy helps students practice being both active speakers and active listeners in a group conversation.
Help students approach challenging texts by breaking down content into manageable pieces.