Exploring Question and Answer Techniques in Reading

What is the purpose of asking questions while reading an informational text?

• To find grammatical errors

• To memorize the text

• To develop a deeper understanding

• To pass time

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is NOT a type of question you can ask before reading a text?

• What is the main idea?

• What mysterious objects will be discussed?

• What are some causes and effects?

• What is the meaning of this word?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What type of question might you ask during reading?

• What is the main idea?

• What is the meaning of this word?

• What conclusions can I draw?

• Why did the author write this text?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

After reading a text, which question might help you understand the author's purpose?

• What are some causes and effects?

• Why did the author write this article?

• What is the main idea?

• What is the meaning of this word?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What tool can you use to record your questions and answers?

• A notebook

• A T-chart

• A dictionary

• A highlighter

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the purpose of using a T-chart in this context?

• To list vocabulary words

• To write a summary

• To record questions and answers

• To draw pictures

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In the example passage, what is a black hole described as?

• A galaxy

• A star

• A planet

• A dense object in space

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What question might you ask after reading about black holes?

• Why did the author write this article?

• Why does matter get sucked inside a black hole?

• What is a black hole?

• What is the meaning of this word?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is one reason matter gets sucked inside a black hole?

• It has a strong pull of gravity

• It is very hot

• It is very bright

• It is very cold

What is the main idea of the passage about black holes?

• To describe the history of black holes

• To persuade the reader to study black holes

• To inform the reader about black holes

• To entertain the reader

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2