Costas Levels of Questioning

When asked to create questions, which level should you NOT waste your time on?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which Level requires you to think critically, use multiple resources, and draw your own conclusion?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the primary purpose of Costa's Levels of Questioning in an English classroom?

• To improve grammar skills

• To enhance critical thinking

• To memorize vocabulary

• To practice handwriting

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is an example of a Level 1 question according to Costa's Levels of Questioning?

• What is the main theme of the story?

• How does the author use symbolism?

• What is the definition of 'metaphor'?

• Why did the character make that decision?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Identify the Level 2 question from the following options.

• What is the setting of the novel?

• How does the setting influence the plot?

• Who is the protagonist?

• What is the author's name?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which question would be considered a Level 3 question in Costa's framework?

• What is the plot of the story?

• How would you apply the theme to your own life?

• Who are the main characters?

• What is the author's writing style?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Costa's Levels of Questioning, which level focuses on analysis and interpretation?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following questions is most likely a Level 1 question?

• What is the author's purpose?

• How does the character change throughout the story?

• What is the definition of 'irony'?

• Why is the setting important?

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What type of question is 'How would you evaluate the effectiveness of the author's argument?' according to Costa's Levels?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 4

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which question is an example of a Level 3 question?

• What is the climax of the story?

• How does the author develop the theme?

• What is the genre of the book?

• Who is the antagonist?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1