Thick and Thin Questions
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English
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3rd Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Thick Question?
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A Thick Question is a question that requires deep thinking and exploration. It often asks for predictions, opinions, or connections to other ideas.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a Thin Question?
Back
A Thin Question is a question that can be answered with a simple fact or a short response. It usually asks for specific information.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a Thick Question: 'What might happen to the character next?'
Back
This question encourages you to think about the story and make predictions based on the plot.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a Thin Question: 'Who is the main character in the story?'
Back
This question can be answered with a simple name or fact.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are Thick Questions important?
Back
Thick Questions help us think critically and understand the story on a deeper level.
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are Thin Questions useful?
Back
Thin Questions help us gather basic information quickly.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of question is 'What would happen if the setting changed?'
Back
This is a Thick Question because it requires you to think about the impact of the setting on the story.
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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