Literature Questioning Unit
Pattern Statement: Inquiry promotes thinking and learning.
| Forms of Thought | Questions |
| Factual | -What is known?
-Where is this verified in the text? |
| Interpersonal | -How does a character behave around others?
-What does a character communicate to others? -How does a character respond to others? |
| Bi-Directional | -What is happening now?
-What led up to this? -What will happen next? |
| Intrapersonal | -What values does a character consider when making decisions?
-How does a character view this event? |
| Positive | -What are the potential benefits?
-What are the strengths? -What good qualities exist? |
| Critical | -Is this true?
-What is missing? -What else should be considered? -What are the negative aspects? |
| Essential | -What is unneeded?
-What are the necessary elements? -In its most basic form, what is this? -How would it be improved if the unneeded were removed? |
| Creative | -What possibilities exist?
-What explanations may there be? -What if…? -What are the alternatives? |