 | Asking Questions While Reading Nonfiction Readers of nonfiction ask themselves questions before, during, and after reading. We do this to activate prior knowledge, build understanding, and monitor comprehension. |
Before Reading .How does the title help me know what this text is going to be about? - I wonder what Henry's freedom box mean? What do I know about this topic or subject? - I think it is about slavery because the subtitle says its about the underground railroad. What questions do I have? - What is Henry's freedom box and how might it help him in any reason. What type of nonfiction is this? How does that help me prepare for this read? -Historical Non-Fiction but I don't know yet until I read it. Is there a particular way that the text is structured? - It is structured as a story | During Reading What do I understand? - I think I understand why Henry is very still because he thinks his children might be sold? - What is unclear? What new questions do I have? -Will Henry ever see his family again. Will the rest of his family be freed? -Why can't slaves sing? - What is oil of Vitriol? | After Reading What have I learned? More then 100,000 slaves escaped Henry Brown was a real person What are the important ideas that stuck with me? Slaves were not allowed to know there birthdays. Slaves not allowed to sing in public What new or lingering questions do I have? -I wonder how many under slaves mailed themselves to a free area |
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