Reading & ELA

Text Dependent Questions - Generate Text-Dependent Questions for Any Passage

Create questions that require students to cite evidence and think critically about text.

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Text Dependent Questions

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Text-Dependent Questions
Passage: "Letter from Birmingham Jail" (excerpt)

Literal Comprehension:

According to Dr. King, what are the four basic steps in a nonviolent campaign? Cite the text in your response.

Inference:
2. What can you infer about Dr. King's audience based on his tone and the evidence he chooses to include? Support your answer with at least two pieces of textual evidence.

Author's Craft:
3. Dr. King uses the phrase "wait has almost always meant never." What effect does this word choice have on his argument? How does it connect to his larger purpose?

Analysis:
4. How does Dr. King address the counterargument that his actions are "untimely"? Evaluate the effectiveness of his response using specific evidence from the text.

Vocabulary in Context:
5. In paragraph 3, Dr. King uses the word "gadflies." Based on context clues, what does this word mean, and why might he have chosen this particular term?

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Why teachers love this tool

Evidence-Based

Questions require students to reference and cite the text.

Cognitive Progression

Questions move from literal to inferential to analytical.

Standards-Aligned

Support close reading and critical thinking standards.

Any Text Type

Works with fiction, nonfiction, primary sources, and more.

How It Works

Get results in three simple steps

Paste Your Text

Copy any passage you want students to analyze closely.

Select Focus & Format

Choose comprehension, analysis, vocabulary, or mixed focus.

Generate Questions

Get a set of text-dependent questions ready for class.

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Common ways teachers use this tool

Close Reading

Guide students through careful analysis of complex texts.

Reading Assessments

Create passage-based test questions aligned to standards.

Literature Circles

Provide discussion questions for small group analysis.

Annotation Practice

Give students specific things to look for while reading.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Text Dependent Questions

What cognitive levels do questions cover?

Questions progress through literal comprehension, inference, analysis, vocabulary in context, author's purpose, and text structure.

Can I specify the question focus?

Yes! Focus on basic comprehension, analysis and inference, vocabulary in context, text structure, author's craft, or get a mix of all types.

What response types are available?

Choose short answer, extended response, or questions requiring cited evidence. You can also mix response types.

Does it work with fiction and nonfiction?

Yes! The tool adapts question types appropriately for narrative, informational, argumentative, and other text types.

How many questions can I generate?

Generate 3-15 questions per passage, depending on text length and your needs.

What types of questions does it generate?

Generate literal, inferential, and evaluative questions at various DOK (Depth of Knowledge) levels based on your text.

Can I paste any text?

Yes! Paste articles, stories, primary sources, textbook excerpts, or any reading passage up to several pages long.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. Chat and the teacher tools are free for everyday work, and your first whole-class job each month is free too. Teacher Pro is $79/year ($6.58/month equivalent) for unlimited whole-class jobs.

Do I need to create an account?

You can try the tool without an account, but creating a free account lets you save your work, access your history, and get free monthly generations.

Can I edit the generated content?

Absolutely! All generated content is fully editable. Use it as a starting point and customize it to fit your exact needs.

What grade levels does this work for?

This tool works for all K-12 grade levels. Simply specify your grade level and the output will be appropriately tailored to your students' needs.

Is my data secure?

SchoolGPT does not require student personally identifiable information. Use initials or classroom aliases and do not enter names, IDs, grades, health, disability, or disciplinary information.