ELA / K-2
Read-Aloud Question Stems for Big Feelings
A one-page set of oral comprehension prompts for primary read-alouds about characters, feelings, and choices.
- NYS framework label
- NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards
- Alignment note
- Supports listening, speaking, key details, and character response work in early literacy lessons.
- Classroom use case
- Keep beside a read-aloud basket and choose two prompts for turn-and-talk or rug discussion.
- SDI support idea
- Includes a classroom planning support that helps teachers adjust access, directions, response mode, or grouping without creating legal IEP documentation.
- MLL/ELL support idea
- Includes language-access guidance such as vocabulary preview, sentence frames, visuals, oral rehearsal, or partner talk for multilingual learners.
Preview
- What happened first, next, and last?
- How did the character feel? What clue helped you know?
- What would you tell the character if you could help?