Through strategic reading instruction, students learn how to monitor their own thinking and make connections between texts and their own experiences. Based on the Guided Comprehension Model developed by Maureen McLaughlin and Mary Beth Allen, this lesson introduces students to the comprehension strategy of self-questioning. Students learn the types of question-answer relationships (QARs), identify where and how answers can be found, and demonstrate their understanding of the strategy. Although, this lesson uses a picture book about Ruby Bridges, any narrative text may be substituted. Teachers may also elect to use additional books with a civil rights theme as students practice this comprehension strategy. A list of suggested titles is available at the web site. (author/ncl)