Which question will best facilitate student response during reading and encourage a deeper understanding of the novel?

While this question prompts students to consider overarching themes, it may not directly relate to the specific passage being read. First graders may find it challenging to articulate the author's message without a strong grasp of the text, which can hinder their engagement and understanding.

This question encourages prediction but does not focus on the events or emotions present in the current passage. Predictions may lead to superficial engagement, as students might speculate without fully understanding the character's motivations or the circumstances leading up to those events.

This question assumes prior predictions have been made, which may not always be the case for first graders. Even if predictions were made, focusing on the resolution distracts from the immediate context of the passage, which is essential for promoting understanding of character actions and story development.