06. Closed Questions

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Step 1. Read the text below. Closed questions are used to develop lower order thinking like ‘Remember’ and ‘Understand’. When a lower question is used, children are usually asked to give: A yes/no answer. A one or two word answer that gives information about colour, size or amount. An answer that involves one idea. An … Continued