Talking about stories
When reading together at home, why not use some of these questions to help you delve a little deeper into the story. Remember, when inferring you need to search for clues that back up your opinion!
Inference questions:
How is _____feeling? How do you know?
How do their emotions change over the text?
What does ____ think has happened and why?
What do you think the relationship is between _______and _____?
Why do you think ____ says “_______”?
Where do you think _________?
What do you think _________?
Why do you think _______?
Explain what clues there are that suggest __________
Who do you think ________ is? Why?
Do you think ________is a good title? Why/why not?
Has the character changed since the start of the story?
What words give you that impression? Why?
What do you think ____is thinking?
The character is feeling _____, find evidence to show they are feeling like this.