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Learning Objective We will answer questions about text1. What are we going to do? What does text mean? Text means __________. CFU Activate Prior Knowledge Ask your partner the following questions: A. What did you have for breakfast today? Students, you already know how to ask and answer questions. Now, we will answer questions about text. Make Connection B. What is your favorite game to play at recess? 1 writing Vocabulary

Concept Development • A question about textcan be answered by reading. • Who questions ask about people and animals. • When questions ask about a time. • Where questions ask about a place. CFU 1 CFU 2 CFU 3 How do you know that the question below asks about a place? Where is Jamestown? How do you know that the question below asks about a person or animal? Who was John Smith? How do you know that the question below asks about a time? When did the Mayflower sail? Questions about Text Igneous Rocks 1. Geologists study rocks. 2. Igneous rocks are one kind of rock. 3. Igneous rocks start as melted rock. 4. They come out of volcanoes. 5. New rocks are being made today. 27 words Go to Skill Dev 3 Go to Skill Dev 1 Go to Skill Dev 2 Who studies rocks? Whenare new rocks made? Where do igneous rocks come from?

Skill Development/Guided Practice 1 • A question about text can be answered by reading. • Who questions ask about people and animals. CFU How did I/you know what to look for? How did I/you answer the question? Answer questions about text. 1a Read the question. Find words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Read the text. Answer the question. (circle) Tell where you found the answer. “I found the answer in Sentence #__.” 1 2 a 2 3 4 Back to Concept Dev Abraham Lincoln 1. Abraham Lincoln was America’s 16th president. 2. Lincoln was born in a log cabin. 3. His wife was Mary Todd Lincoln. 4. Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. 4. Lincoln died in Washington, D.C., in 1865. 32 words 1. Who was Abraham Lincoln? A Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin. B Lincoln’s wife was Mary Todd. C Abraham Lincoln was America’s 16th president. 2. Who was Abraham Lincoln’s wife? A Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. B Abraham Lincoln died in Washington, D.C. C Lincoln’s wife was Mary Todd.

Skill Development/Guided Practice 2 • A question about text can be answered by reading. • When questions ask about a time. CFU How did I/you know what to look for? How did I/you answer the question? Answer questions about text. 1a Read the question. Find words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Read the text. Answer the question. (circle) Tell where you found the answer. “I found the answer in Sentence #__.” 1 2 a 2 3 4 Back to Concept Dev Abraham Lincoln 1. Abraham Lincoln was America’s 16th president. 2. Lincoln was born in a log cabin. 3. His wife was Mary Todd Lincoln. 4. Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. 4. Lincoln died in Washington, D.C., in 1865. 32 words 3. When did Abraham Lincoln become president? A Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president. B Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin. C Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. 4. When did Abraham Lincoln die? A His wife was Mary Todd. B Abraham Lincoln died in 1865. C He was America’s 16th president.

Skill Development/Guided Practice 3 • A question about text can be answered by reading. • Where questions ask about a place. How did I/you know what to look for? How did I/you answer the question? CFU Answer questions about text. 1a Read the question. Find words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Read the text. Answer the question. (circle) Tell where you found the answer. “I found the answer in Sentence #__.” 1 2 a 2 3 4 Abraham Lincoln 1. Abraham Lincoln was America’s 16th president. 2. Lincoln was born in a log cabin. 3. His wife was Mary Todd Lincoln. 4. Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. 4. Lincoln died in Washington, D.C., in 1865. 32 words 5. Where was Abraham Lincoln born? A Abraham Lincoln was America’s 16th president. B Lincoln’s wife was Mary Todd. C Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin. 6. Where did Abraham Lincoln die? A Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. B Abraham Lincoln died in Washington, D.C. C Lincoln died in 1865.

Relevance • A question about text can be answered by reading. • Who questions ask about people and animals. • When questions ask about a time. • Where questions ask about a place. Answering questions about text will help you become a better reader. 1 Geologists study rocks. Igneous rocks are a type of rock. Igneous rocks come from volcanoes. Does anyone else have another reason why answering questions about text is relevant? (Pair-Share) Why is answering questions about text relevant? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? CFU Where do igneous rocks come from? They come from volcanoes. Who studies rocks? Geologists study rocks.

A question about text can be answered by reading. Skill Closure Answer questions about text. Read the question. Find words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Read the text. Answer the question. (circle) Tell where you found the answer. “I found the answer in Sentence #__.” 1 2 a 3 4 George Washington 1. George Washington was America’s first president. 2. He was president from 1789 to 1797. 3. Washington was born in Virginia. 4. He led the colonial armies in the American Revolution. 22 words Word Bank text question who when where answered 2. When was Washington president? A Washington was America’s first president. B He was president from 1789 to 1797. C He led the colonial armies. 1. Who was George Washington? A He was born in Virginia. B He led the colonial armies. C Washington was America’s first president. Access Common Core Explain why the question “When was George Washington born?” is NOT an example of a question about the text. Summary Closure What did you learn today about answering questions about text? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

Independent Practice • A question about text can be answered by reading. • Who questions ask about people and animals. • When questions ask about a time. • Where questions ask about a place. Answer questions about text. Read the question. Find words that tell you what to look for. (underline) Read the text. Answer the question. (circle) Tell where you found the answer. “I found the answer in Sentence #__.” 1 2 a 3 4 Roses 1. There are many kinds of roses. 2. All roses have roots. 3. The roots help take in water. 4. They are far down in the soil1. 5. Green leaves grow on the stem. 6. During the day, leaves make food from the sunlight. 6. Gardeners like roses for their colorful flowers. 36 words 1. Who likes roses? A All roses have roots. B Gardeners like roses. C Green leaves grow on the stem. 2. Where do the leaves grow? A They are far down in the soil. B There are many kinds of roses. C Green leaves grow on the stem. 1 dirt that plants grow in Vocabulary 3. When do the leaves make food? A During the day, leaves make food from sunlight. B Green leaves grow on the stem. C Gardeners like roses.

Periodic Review 1 The Weather Man 1. Every morning, the weatherman tells us about the weather. 2. Today, the weather will be hot and sunny. 3. Tomorrow, we will have clouds. 4. The clouds will make it colder. 5. It might even rain! 33 words 2. When does the weatherman say it will be hot and sunny? A Tomorrow, we will have clouds. B Today, the weather will be hot and sunny. C Every morning, the weatherman tells us about the weather. 1. Who tells us about the weather? A Tomorrow, we will have clouds. B Today, the weather will be hot and sunny. C Every morning, the weatherman tells us about the weather. Access Common Core Althea and Darren both asked questions after reading the text above. Explain why Althea’s question is a question about text. Explain why Darren’s question is NOT a question about text. Althea’s Question: When will the weather be colder? Darren’s Question: Who will be outside when it is colder?

Periodic Review 2 Trains 1. Trains carry many different things. 2. The conductor is in charge of the train. 3. Some trains carry passengers1. 4. Passenger trains travel all over the country. 5. Stewards and ticket collectors take care of the passengers. 6. The brakeman takes care of the train. 7. He unhooks cars from the train and puts new ones on. 43 words 2. Where do trains carry passengers? A Trains carry many different things. B Passenger trains travel all over the country. C Some trains carry passengers. 1. Who takes care of passengers? A Passenger trains travel all over the country. B The conductor is in charge of the train. C Stewards and ticket collectors take care of passengers. Access Common Core Noemi and Christian answered the question about text. Which answer do you agree with? Explain. What does the conductor do on the train? 1 people Vocabulary Noemi’s Answer: Conductors have the best job on the train. Christian’s Answer: The conductor is in charge of the train.

Periodic Review 3 Plants 1. There are many different kinds of plants, but they all have the same parts. 2. All plants have roots at the bottom to hold them in the ground. 3. The roots also help the plant get water from the ground. 4. The stem holds up the plant and moves water and food around the plant. 5. Plants use leaves to make energy. 6. The leaves need air, water, and sunlight to make energy. 68 words 2. Where do plants make their energy? A The leaves need air, water and sunlight to make energy. B The stem holds up the plant. C Plants use leaves to make energy. 1. Where are the roots on a plant? A The roots also help the plant get water from the ground. B All plants have roots at the bottom. C The stem holds up the plant. Access Common Core Ask and answer a new question about the text above. Question: ________________________________________ Answer: __________________________________________ Explain how you knew the answer to the question.

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