Levels of Questioning Flip Book 

On the 
Line 

Between 
the Lines  

Beyond the 
Lines 

 
 
 
 
 
 Levels of Questioning Flip Book 

Definition: 
Examples: 
Answers can be found by  ● What game is Geri playing? 
● Who is Geri playing against? 
referring directly to the 
text.   

Examples: 
Definition: 
● Why did Geri spin the chess board? 
Answers require  ● How does Geri act while playing 
chess? 
inferencing and drawing  ● Why did Geri cheat? 
conclusions based on  ● Where is Geri? 
● What season is it? 
details from the text.   ● How does this game change his 
confidence? 

Definition:  Examples: 

Answers require  ● Why do people play by themselves? 

● How do you win a chess game? 
reflection on thematic  ● What mental disabilities could cause 
split personalities? 
ideas or additional  ● Should you cheat? Why or why not? 
● Why do people make up imaginary 
research.  people?