Question-Answer Relationship (QAR - 1)

The answer is in the selection, but you need to put together different pieces of information. The answer is found in more than one place.

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

The answer is in the text and is usually easy to find. The information is found in one place.

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

The answer is not text-based. You may be able to answer the question without reading the selection by using your own experiences and background knowledge.

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

The answer is not explicitly stated in the text. You need to think about what you already know, what the author tells you in the text, and how it fits together.

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

What kind of question is this:

Have you ever been the "new kid?"

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

What kind of question is this:

Who won the water contest that Sam advertised?

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

What kind of question is this:

What language did Gonzalo's grandfather speak?

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

What kind of question is this:

Do you believe that Curtis has really changed his ways? How do you know?

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

What kind of question is this:

What kinds of things did Nora do in order to help Mr. Myles take part in the garden?

• Right There

• Think and Search

• Author and Me

• On My Own

A Right There question might begin with words like:

• When did...

• Have you ever...

• Why do you think the character...

• What are some ways the character...