Description
My student Miguel struggled with reading until we played “Question Detective.” Instead of answering questions, he had to create them.
Why Question Marks Matter
Question marks aren’t just sentence endings—they’re tools that:
- Drive inquiry and critical thinking
- Create engagement in stories and conversations
- Show curiosity about perspectives
- Clarify understanding by spotting gaps
- Build conversation skills through dialogue
The difference between “She went to the store.” and “Why did she go to the store?” is more than punctuation—it changes thinking.
What’s Inside?
Three activities that turn question marks into learning superpowers:
Activity 1: Question Detective Academy
- Analyze mystery scenarios
- Create useful questions to solve each case
- Learn the difference between helpful vs. unhelpful questions
Activity 2: Conversation Builder
- Write dialogues using questions to drive interaction
Activity 3: The Research Assistant
- Look at facts or pictures
- Write research questions to explore deeper
3 Teaching Tips
- The Five Whys: Ask “why” five times to reach deeper meaning.
- Question Journals: Keep a notebook of curious questions.
- Model Curiosity: Share your own questions about stories.
Call to Action: Click ‘Add to Cart’ to get the Question Mark Worksheet. Teach punctuation and spark curiosity at the same time!
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