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This matrix is on a very simple subject which probably could be answered to a great extent by 9th graders with little to no research. The purpose of the example is to show the types of questions that could be asked and approximately the amount of information that should be included.
 * Exemplary Questioning Matrix: Cats**

Because this matrix is hypothetical, there are no answers to the questions. **  Your Matrix will have an answer to every question as stated in the rubric! **
 * Questioning Matrix**

Who is the Humane Society? Who are cats' natural enemies and prey? || What were the underlying reasons for domesticating cats?(last name, p._) What role did they have in society?(p._) How were they treated?(p._) When were they first domesticated?(p._) What is the role of the Humane Society?(p._) Where are they located?(p._) What services do they provide?(p._) Why would a certain animal be an enemy?(p._) Why would a certain animal be convenient prey? (p._) || How were other common house pets domesticated and why? Are there any similaries to the the history of cats? Why is the Human Society and other nonprofit organizations for animals important? How do enemy and prey instincts play out in an indoor cat? || What other animals belong in this family? What are their behavioral habits? What do they eat? || How are other animals in this family alike-how are they different?(p._) How do they hunt, bathe themselves, socialize, nurture their young, etc.(p._) What do house cats eat as opposed to wild cats? Is there a parallel?(p._) || What habits make cats so conditioned to litter box training as opposed to other animals? Do house cats get the same nutrition as wild cats or better nutrition? What are some things cats should NOT eat? || Where do they go for medical treatment? Where are housecats available for adoption or purchase? || What are the different habitats cats can be found in?(p._) How have they adapted to these different habitats?(p._) What kind of doctors treat cats?(p._) What are the standard routine care for them?(p._) What are some diseases or conditions that cats are vulnerable to? (p._) How do people prevent them?(p._) Where can you adopt cats? Where do they get the cats?(p._) What services do they provide (if any)? (p._) Why would people choose to adopt rather than purchase?(p._) Where do people purchase cats? (p._) Where do the cats come from? (p._) Why would people choose to purchase rather than adopt a cat?(p._) || Is medical care the same for indoor and outdoor cats? What are some of the ethical arguments for adoption of cats versus purchasing cats? What is a pedigree? || When do cats breed? When can they be neutered/spade? || Were there any prehistoric ancestors of cats?(p._) What time period did they appear? (p._) When did the first "housecat" appear?(p._)
 * || Before Reading || During Reading (    || After Reading ||
 * Who? || Who first domesticated cats?
 * What? || What is their latin name?
 * Where? || Where are wild cats naturally found?
 * When? || When did cats first appear?

At what age do cats breed? (p._) How are cats bred? What are their mating rituals?(p._)

At what age can they be nuetered or spade?(p._) Is it dangerous? (p._) Who provides this service?(p._) What does it cost? (p._) What are the advantages of this?(p._) || Who breeds cats and what is the procedures and environment like? Where are they kept until purchase? Why would someone not want to spade/neuter their cat? || Why are cats more independent than dogs? Why do people have cats as pets? Why are some people allergic to cats? Why would you declaw a cat? || What are hairballs?(p._) Why do some cats throw up hairballs more than others?(p._) Is there a function it serves?(p._) How do cats socialization differ from dogs? (p._) How would that impact their relationship with their owners?(p._) What are the advantages of having a cat as a pet?(p._) What is it that people are actually allergic to? (p._) Do different types of cats or length of hair make a difference?(p._) What is involved in the procedure to declaw a cat?(p._) What are the advantages and disadvantages of declawing a cat?(p._) || Do you think there could be exceptions to the rule of socialization, i.e. a very sociable cat versus an aloof dog? How do people cope with cat allergies? What are some of the ethical arguments against declawing a cat? || How can we be responsible in taking care of cats? How do cats take care of their young? How are cats treated differently in different cultures? || What role do they play in relationship to humans in the past and present?(p._) What are some responsible things we can do to take care of our pets and the cat population as a whole?(p._) Do cats nurture their young? (p._) How long do they nurse?(p._) In what other ways do they teach their young how to take care of themselves?(p._) Are they pets in every culture? (p._) Are they sacred in some cultures?(p._) Are they a food source in any culture?(p._) || What do you think there role will be in the future? What might happen if we are not responsible for the cat population? What are some other animals that are seen differently in other cultures than they are in mainstream America? || (Moreillon p.61)
 * Why? || Why do cats throw up hairballs?
 * How? || How have cats been important to people?

Moreillon, Judi. //Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension Maximizing Your Impact//. New York: American Library Association, 2007.

Poorly Done Questioning Matrix-Cats ***Again, your Matrix should have an answer for every question you generate!!!***

What role did they have in society? || How were other common house pets domesticated and why? Are there any similaries to the the history of cats || What other animals belong in this family? || How are other animals in this family alike-how are they different? ||  || When do cats breed? When can they be neutered/spade? || Were there any prehistoric ancestors of cats? What time period did they appear ||  || Matrix form (Moreillon p.61)
 * Questioning Matrix**
 * There are less than three questions in most categories and some are blank. There are no page numbers in the "During Reading" category to indicate where the the answer to the question was found. There are very few "After Reading" questions. This category should have three questions as well.**
 * || Before Reading || During Reading || After Reading ||
 * Who? || Who first domesticated cats? || What were the underlying reasons for domesticating cats?
 * What? || What is their latin name?
 * Where? || Where are wild cats naturally found? || What are the different habitats cats can be found in? How have they adapted to these different habitats? ||  ||
 * When? || When did cats first appear?
 * Why? || Why do people have cats as pets? || What are the advantages of having a cat as a pet? || How do people cope with cat allergies? ||
 * How? ||  ||   ||   ||

Moreillon, Judi. //Collaborative Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension Maximizing Your Impact//. New York: American Library Association, 2007.