Reading Prompt Questions

Not sure what to ask after “Did you like it?” Start here.

Our Reading Prompt Questions sheet gives you a ready-made set of thoughtful, child-friendly questions to use before, during, and after reading. From predicting the ending to exploring character feelings, these prompts gently build comprehension without turning reading into an interrogation.

The questions cover key skills such as:

• Prediction and inference
• Understanding vocabulary in context
• Identifying characters and settings
• Summarising and retelling
• Expressing opinions and reasoning

Keep it nearby during reading time, pick one or two questions, and keep the conversation natural. You don’t need to ask them all — the goal is curiosity, not a quiz.

Available in both colour and black and white versions.