Asking and Answering Questions about a Text

When you read a story, you should ask _________ about what is happening.

• evidence

• explicit

• questions

• refer

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The best way to answer your own question about a story is to ________ to, or look back at, what you have read.

• evidence

• explicit

• questions

• refer

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

___________ is information that answers a question.

• evidence

• explicit

• questions

• refer

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

__________ evidence is simple to find because it is exactly written in the text.

• proof

• explicit

• questions

• refer

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Mandy and Jeff rode their bikes to Kim's house. They knocked on the door, and Kim appeared. "Are you ready to go to the park?" asked Mandy.

What question might the reader have after reading this text?

• What is Mandy's favorite color?

• What are the characters going to do at the park?

• What is Kim's address?

• Who rode faster, Mandy or Jeff?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Mandy and Jeff rode their bikes to Kim's house. They knocked on the door, and Kim appeared. "Are you ready to go to the park?" asked Mandy.

Who are the main characters?

• Moondy and Joof

• Mandy and Jeff

• Kim

• Kim, Mandy and Jeff

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Mandy and Jeff rode their bikes to Kim's house. They knocked on the door, and Kim appeared. "Are you ready to go to the park?" asked Mandy.

"I sure am!" said Kim. "I'll get my things and meet you outside." In a few minutes, Kim stood outside with her bike and backpack. "I've got some sandwiches and fruit." she said. "What did you bring?

"We brought juice and cookies," said Jeff. "I can't wait to start eating!"

What explicit evidence supports that the kids will eat at the park?

• "I'll get my things and meet you outside."

• Mandy and Jeff rode their bikes to Kim's house.

• "I can't wait to start eating!"

• "Are you ready to go to the park?"

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

The children headed towards the park. Just then, a drop fell on Mandy's nose. She looked up as another drop splashed on Kim's head. Suddenly, the drops started falling faster. The children groaned and turned their bikes around. "Our picnic is ruined!" said Mandy glumly.

What question could be answered by this section?

• What is a character trait to describe Jeff?

• What lesson was learned in the story?

• What are Mandy's feelings towards Jeff?

• What is the problem in the story?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The children headed towards the park. Just then, a drop fell on Mandy's nose. She looked up as another drop splashed on Kim's head. Suddenly, the drops started falling faster. The children groaned and turned their bikes around. "Our picnic is ruined!" said Mandy glumly.

What explicit evidence best shows the problem in the story?

• "Our picnic is ruined!"

• Another drop splashed on Kim's head.

• The children headed towards the park.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Long ago, the Sun and Sea lived near each other. The two were very good friends. Every day, Sun went to Sea's home to visit. But Sea never visited Sun. One day, Sun asked Sea why he did not come over.

"I have too many children. We will not fit in your house." said Sea.

Sun said, "Do not worry about that. My house is big. There will be plenty of room for your family."

What question could be answered from this part of the story?

• When does the story take place?

• Why doesn't Sea visit Sun?

• How many children does Sea have?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1