Learning Objective

CCSS 1st Grade Reading Informational Text 1.2Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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Learning ObjectiveLearning Objective

What are we going to do?

What does text mean?Text means __________.

What are we going to do?

What does text mean?Text means __________.

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Students, you already know how to ask and answer questions. Now, we will answer questions about text.

Students, you already know how to ask and answer questions. Now, we will answer questions about text.

Make ConnectionMake Connection

Ask your partner the following questions:Activate Prior Knowledge

Activate Prior Knowledge

We will answer questions about text1.

A. What did you have for breakfast today?

B. What is your favorite game to play at recess?

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VocabularyVocabulary

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CCSS 1st Grade Reading Informational Text 1.2Answer questions about text.


Igneous Rocks1. 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

Igneous Rocks1. 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

Questions about Text

Concept DevelopmentConcept Development

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 person or animal?

Who was John Smith?

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Question Type Example Answer

Who?

When?

Where?

How do you know that the question below asks about a time?

When did the Mayflower sail?

How do you know that the question below asks about a time?

When did the Mayflower sail?

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Go toSkill Dev 3

Go toSkill Dev 1

Who studies rocks?

Where do igneous rocks come from?

When are new rocks made?

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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 place?

Where is Jamestown?

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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.




Skill Development/Guided Practice 1


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.

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32 words1. 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.

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 #__.”

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How did I/you know what to look for?How did I/you answer the question?


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A question about text can be answered by reading.• Who questions ask about people and animals.

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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.



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A question about text can be answered by reading.• When questions ask about a time.

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A question about text can be answered by reading.• Where questions ask about a place.

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.






Answering questions about text will help you become a better reader.

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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?

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?

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Geologists study rocks. Igneous rocks are a type of rock. Igneous rocks come from volcanoes.

RelevanceRelevance

Where do igneous rocks come from? They come from volcanoes.

Who studies rocks? Geologists study rocks.





What did you learn today about answering questions about text? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

Skill ClosureSkill Closure

Access Common CoreAccess Common Core

Summary ClosureSummary Closure

A question about text can be answered by reading.

George Washington1. 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

George Washington1. 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 words1. Who was George Washington?

A He was born in Virginia. B He led the colonial armies. C Washington was America’s first president.

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.

Explain why the question “When was George Washington born?” is NOT an example of a question about the text.



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Independent PracticeIndependent Practice

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.

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

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




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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 1Periodic Review 1


The Weather Man1. 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!

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The Weather Man1. 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!

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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.

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.

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?





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

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

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.


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.

Noemi and Christian answered the question about text.Which answer do you agree with? Explain.

Noemi’s Answer: Conductors have the best job on the train.

Christian’s Answer: The conductor is in charge of the train.

What does the conductor do on the train?1 people

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Plants1. 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

Plants1. 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

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.

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.

Ask and answer a new question about the text above.

Question: ________________________________________

Answer: __________________________________________

Explain how you knew the answer to the question.




EDI – Cognitive, Teaching, and English Learner Strategies

Learning Objective: We will answer questions about text.

Elaboration

Targeted Vocabulary

Academic text, identify, determine

Content questions about text

Supportsoil

DemonstrationThis standard is similar to kindergarten, but without prompting and support.

VocabularyStrategy

Multiple-Meaning

Synonym identifyDefinition text, determine, questions about text

Homophone

Internal Context Clue

Listen, Speak Similar Sounds

Write Writing

Read Tracked Reading

Comprehensible Input

Cognates

Contextual Clues

Graphic Organizer

Contextualized Definitions

soil, passengers

Pictures

Language Strategies

Cognitive Strategies Teaching Strategies

Content Access Strategies




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