Home » Five Pillars » Comprehension Strategies » Asking Questions Asking Questions Wise Readers:Generate questions before, during, and after reading.Ask questions for different purposes (clarify, predict, specific answer).Use questions to focus their attention on important components of the text.Are aware that other readers’ questions may inspire new questions for them.Recognize not all questions are answered in the text. Mentor Texts How to Deal with a Broken WingAmazing GraceThe Lion and the MouseThe Tin Forest Grandfather TwilightAn Angel for Solomon SingerThe StrangerThe Royal Bee Where are you going Manyoni?The Lotus SeedThree Questions Activities