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2. Lead to more information Answer “Why” and What if” Are open ended Encourage investigation Give you a bigger picture

3. Questions that STOP information Ask for only one answer Ask for “yes” or “no” or one to two word answers Don’t help you find out more information

4. Ask you to: Describe Explain Compare Contrast Rate Ask why Ask how Predict

5. Usually begin by asking: Who What When Where

6. Examples What was the world like when Abraham Lincoln was born? green light When was Abraham Lincoln born? red light

7. Red Light or Green Light? Do you like the leader of the United States? __________________ What are some pros and cons about the leader of the United States? __________________

8. Red Light or Green Light? Do you think citizens’ will go vote for the election? _____________________ What are some reasons as to why a citizen will/will not go vote? _____________________

9. Red Light or Green Light? Is the United States contributing to global warming? ______________________ How could the United States reduce the effects of global warming? ____________________

10. Examples of Open-ended Questions How would you…? What would result if…? How would you describe…? How does…compare with…? What is the relationship between…? What would happen if…? How could you change…? How would you improve…? How do you feel about…? Why do you believe…? What is your opinion of…? What choice would you have made…? What would you do differently? Why do you feel…? How would you go about solving the problem…? If you were in this position what would you do? Why do you/don’t you support…? What could improve…?