Question-Answer Relationship

1. Chapter 8: Question-Answer Relationship (QAR)

5. Question-Answer Relationship A Sequence for Initial Instruction Based on the work of Reutzel & Cooter, 1992; Raphael, 1986 Step 1 Introduction of broad categories Using a pre-selected text or one prepared in advance for this lesson, introduce students to “In the Book” and “In My Head.” In the Book: The reader is asked to locate or recall information using what the author tells the reader. In My Head: The reader locates information using his own background knowledge and understandings, as well as what is suggested by the text. Sometimes the answer is independent of the text.

6. Question-Answer Relationship A Sequence for Initial Instruction (continued) Step 2 Introduction of the “In the Book” subcategories When asking students about the text, distinguish between the two text dependent types Right There: The reader can locate or recall the answer in one line of the text. Putting it Together: The reader can locate parts of the answer in different sources within the text

7. Question-Answer Relationship A Sequence for Initial Instruction (continued) Step 3 Introduction of the “In My Head” subcategories When asking students about question-answer relationships that require the use of their own background knowledge and understandings, distinguish between those that are less text dependent or independent of the text. Author and You: The reader uses information found in the text as well as in his background to make interpretations or application. On My Own: The reader relies solely upon his own background knowledge, independent of the text.