Literal Comprehension:
* Fact-finding:
* What is the main character's name?
* When did the story take place?
* How many people were at the party?
* What was the color of the house?
* What did the author say about...?
* Sequencing:
* What happened first/last in the story?
* Put these events in the correct order.
* Identifying Details:
* What were the three main reasons why...?
* What were the characteristics of...?
* What were the main points discussed?
Inferential Comprehension:
* Drawing conclusions:
* Why do you think the character did that?
* What can you infer about the character's personality?
* What might happen next in the story?
* Making predictions:
* How do you think this event will impact...?
* What do you think the author will say about...?
* Identifying cause and effect:
* What caused the character to...?
* What were the effects of...?
Critical Comprehension:
* Analyzing and evaluating:
* What is the author's purpose in writing this?
* What is the main idea/theme of the story?
* How does the author use language to create a certain effect?
* What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument?
* Making connections:
* How does this story relate to...?
* What is the connection between...?
* Synthesizing information:
* What is the author's overall message?
* How would you summarize the main points of the article?
Other Examples:
* Open-ended questions:
* What do you think about...?
* What are your feelings about...?
* Application questions:
* How would you use this information in your own life?
* How would you apply this concept to...?
* Creative questions:
* If you were the character, what would you do?
* How would you rewrite the ending of the story?
Remember to adjust the complexity of questions to the age and reading level of your audience.