1. YR 5: CURRICULUM EVENING: Developing Questioning Techniques
GRIMSDYKE SCHOOL
16th November 2016

2. WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS FOR YEAR 5 READING?
Can infer the meaning of unknown words from the way they are used within a text.
Can understand and explain the function of sophisticated punctuation e.g. …, :, :, ()
To use a range of resources to retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction texts.
To ask questions to improve their understanding of what they have read.
To distinguish between statements of fact and opinion.
Can refer to the text to support predictions and opinion.
Can confidently identify the purpose and audience of a text.
Demonstrate an understanding of a text through discussion and debate.
Discuss similar themes occurring across stories and expressing preferences and building on prior knowledge.
To understand vocabulary such as metaphor, simile, analogy, imagery, style, and effect in order to discuss a text.
To discuss how authors use language, including figurative language (words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation), in the books they read, and considering the impact on the reader.
Recommend books to their peers and explain reasons for their choice.

3. Putting the expectation into context…
In class we take related expectations for Reading
Class work and activities are planned where the students have the opportunity to work on the expectations.
Students are given opportunities to show that they both understand the expectation …
And can do it.

4. Our expectations for this evening:
Reading:
 For you to be confident with developing questioning techniques when reading with your child.
For your children to be confident in providing answers which shows understanding of a text.

5. TYPES OF QUESTIONS… - Open Questions Closed Questions
Most common questions:
What is the book about?
Did you enjoy the book?
What was your favourite part?
Who was your favourite character?

6. TASK:
Time to get reading…
Street Child – Chapter 1
Begin by reading the chapter.
As you read, write down questions that come to your mind.

7. TASK CONTINUED…
The following is a list of questions that you could have asked if you were reading this book with a child…
- What does the author mean when he describes Jim’s feet as being blue with cold?
Why does the author describe Jim as holding ‘his coin as hot as a piece of coal in his fist’? What does this mean?
What does it mean when the author says ‘the coin winked at her like an eye’?
What is a ‘Hearth’?
What does ‘Taunt’ mean?
‘Brimming gravy’ - What other words could the author have used to describe the gravy?
From reading chapter 1, what do we know about Jim and his living conditions?

8. DEVELOPING QUESTIONING THROUGH OTHER MEDIA…
Poetry
Picture books
Newspapers
Plays / Pantomimes
Songs
TV shows
Movies

9. A SHED FULL OF QUESTIONS
- Watch the short film
Write down as many questions that come to your mind…

10. TASK CONTINUED…
The following is a list of questions that you could have asked if you were watching this short film with a child…
How did the car end up upside down?
Did the man find it or was he in the car?
Why is the man wearing a scarf that covers his face? What do you think he is hiding?
Why do you think the man is unable to speak?
What do you think the driver of the car is thinking?
Where are the two characters heading?
Why do you think the character looks at his watch? Is he late?
How does the background music add to the suspense of the story?
What do you think caused the car crash?
Do you think the man gets caught?

11. ANY QUESTIONS?

12. THANK YOU