Asking and Answering Questions

Our neighbor's cat had 5 kittens last week. I got to see them when they were only 3 hours old! They were as tiny as mice, and their eyes were still closed. My favorite was all white except for its 2 black ears. My neighbor says that the kittens will be ready for new homes when they are 6 weeks old. I hope I can have one!

What question is answered in this paragraph?

• How old the will the kittens be when they are ready to go to new homes?

• What color are all the kittens?

• Do kittens like like mice when they are born?

• Will I get to adopt a kitten?

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Luther tugged at his shoes. Ouch! His toes were cramped. He looked closely at the shoes. Were these his little brother's shoes? No. They were his, alright. He'd have to tell Dad.

What question is answered in this paragraph?

• Why did Luther wear his brother's shoes?

• Where did Luther shop for new shoes?

• Why did Luther's feet hurt?

• How did Luther get holes in his shoes?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

Whiskers walked into the room meowing loudly. She rubbed up against my leg, still meowing. As soon as I bent down to pet her, she ran over to the corner. She stood in front of her food dish and kept on meowing. She got louder and louder. Finally, I understood what she was trying to tell me.

What question is answered in this paragraph?

• Was Whiskers outside?

• Why was the cat meowing?.

• Did Whiskers what to play?

• What kind of food does Whiskers eat?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

You know that spiders spin silk, but do you know what spiders do with their silk? Mother spiders keep the eggs they lay in silk sacs. Spiders also use their silk to make webs or homes. Many spiders have hideouts in places such as window corners or under sills. They line the entrances to these places with silk. Spiders also use silk threads to drop straight to the ground when enemies appear. And, of course, spiders can spin silken traps and nets to catch their dinner.

Which question is NOT answered in this passage?

• How many eggs does a spider lay?

• What do spiders do with their silk

• Where do spiders hideout?

• How do spiders trick their prey?

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Turtles have been around for more than 200 million years. Scientists think they are the most ancient of all reptiles. Turtles live in many places on land and in water. Like all reptiles, they are cold-blooded. Turtles that live where winters are cold usually hibernate. Turtles eat insexts, fish and frogs. They also munch on plants, including fruit and flowers. The largest turtle is the leatherback, which can weigh more than 2,000 pounds!

Which question is answered in this paragraph?

• How do turtles catch their prey?

• Do turtles lay eggs?

• Are turtles warm-blooded or cold- blooded animals?

• Where were the first turtles discovered?

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

It was a glorious day for the annual family picnic. Every year, Dave’s relatives gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate not only the nation’s birthday, but his grandfather’s birthday as well. An all-day picnic at Brookside Park, followed by fireworks down by the lagoon, had become a family tradition.

Which question is NOT answered in paragraph?

• Where does the picnic happen?

• Who's birthday is celebrated?

• During which month does the family hold the picnic?

• What game do the children play during the family picnic?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

Dear Mike,

Hey, friend! How are you? I thought I would send you an email to tell you that I am coming to St. Louis next weekend. My parents want to visit my grandmother and my Aunt Sylvia. Do you think we can hang out together while I'm in town? We'll get there on Friday morning and stay till Sunday morning. Talk to your parents, and then, write me back.

Hank.

Which questions is NOT answered in this email?

• When can Hank and Mike hang out together?

• Who are Hang's parents visiting?

• Where Hank is visiting?

• What Hank and Mike going to do when they hangout?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

Meg hung her Shootin' Hoops medal up in her room. It was gold with a shiny red ribbon hanging from it. Nowhere on that medal did it say "Granny Style." She had practiced hard and succeeded in her own way, without fretting or feeling bad about what other people thought.

What question is answered in this paragraph?

• What did meg do with her medal?

• How big was Meg's medal?

• What did Meg's room look like?

• Where did Meg practice?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Isabella is a tall gymnast. She is training for the Olympics. She practices all day. At night she is very tired, and her muscles are very sore. As soon as she gets in the door from the gym, she gets into a hot bath. She loves how that feels!

Which question is NOT answered in the paragraph?

• How tall is Isabella?

• What sport does Isabella participate in?

• What event is Isabella training for?

• What does Isabella do when she gets home from practice?

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Maria and her mother stopped at the pet store on their way home from school. Maria's brother, Ben was always asking their mother for some guppies to add to his aquarium. Maria watched the fish on display and she could see why he liked fish so much. She bought a bright yellow male and two darker-colored females to give to Ben. The guppies cost most of her allowance, but he needed something to cheer him up.

Which question is NOT answered in paragraph?

• Did Ben want guppies for his aquarium?

• Where does Maria and her Mom stop after school?

• What does Ben name the fish?

• What does Maria buy for Ben?

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1