Thick and Thin Questions

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What is a Thin Question?

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A Thin Question is a question that can be answered with a simple fact or detail from the text, such as 'Who is Ron?' or 'Where does the story take place?'.

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What is a Thick Question?

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A Thick Question is a question that requires deeper thinking and explanation, often asking for opinions or predictions, such as 'What would happen if the setting changed?' or 'Why did George Washington want to be president?'.

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Give an example of a Thin Question.

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An example of a Thin Question is 'What is your favorite color?'. It asks for a simple answer.

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Give an example of a Thick Question.

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An example of a Thick Question is 'What would happen if the main character made a different choice?'. It requires more thought and explanation.

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Why are Thick Questions important?

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Thick Questions encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding of the material.

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Why are Thin Questions useful?

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Thin Questions help students recall specific information and details from the text.

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What type of question is 'What happened in the story?'

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This is a Thin Question because it asks for a specific event or detail.

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What type of question is 'How do you think the story would change if it was set in the future?'

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This is a Thick Question because it requires imagination and reasoning.

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Can Thin Questions lead to Thick Questions?

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Yes, Thin Questions can lead to Thick Questions by prompting further discussion and exploration of the topic.

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What is an example of a question that combines both Thick and Thin elements?

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An example is 'What did the character learn, and how might that change their future actions?'. It has a factual part and a deeper part.