Are your students answering questions but still struggling with true comprehension? In this episode, we’re talking about how to use questioning to move students beyond basic recall and into deeper, critical thinking.

You’ll learn how small shifts in the questions you ask can significantly impact how students read, think, and respond to text. This episode focuses on practical strategies you can use right away, including how to ask higher-level questions, how to support students when they struggle to respond, and how to guide them toward stronger, evidence-based thinking.

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