Asking Good Questions for Comprehension and

How to ask good questions for comprehension

1. Asking Good Questions An essential component of comprehension

2. The Text Itself - Ideas to Consider: Are there competing theories? Do the textbook writers tend to favor a certain theory over another? Are there other books that would approach this topic from a significantly different perspective? Which aspects of this text are definitive facts (that can be checked)? Which are opinions (interpretations, judgments)? How old is the information given? Do you know the source?

3. The Content Which aspects of the text did you find interesting or useful? Were there any sections you disagreed with or found confusing? What surprised you in the text?