Ask/Answer About Key Literature Details - 1st Grade Reading

Which option is a key detail: "The boy wore a red hat" or "The sky is blue" (story is about the boy finding his dog)?

The boy wore a red hat. The red hat detail relates directly to finding the dog.
What kind of question usually starts with "What" in a story discussion?

A question about events, actions, or important things in the story. "What" asks about things that happen or exist.
What does the word "detail" mean in a story?

A small piece of information from the story. Details are facts or pieces of information that make up a story.
Which detail best answers "Where?" in this sentence: "We ate lunch on the porch."

On the porch. "On the porch" tells the location of eating lunch.
Which question word asks about a person or character: who, where, or when?

Who. "Who" asks about people or characters in the story.
Identify the key detail type: In "Mia hid under the bed," is this detail about character, setting, or event?

Event. Hiding is an action, making it an event detail.
Identify the character in this sentence: "Mia fed the kitten."

Mia. Mia is the person doing the action in this sentence.
Which source should you use to answer a story question: the text or guessing?

The text. Good readers find answers in the text, not by guessing.
Identify the setting place in this sentence: "The boy read at the library."

The library. The library tells where the reading happened.
Identify the key detail that shows the problem: "Sam lost his hat and felt sad."

Sam lost his hat. Losing the hat is what caused Sam to feel sad.
What is the solution in a story?

How the problem is fixed or how the story ends. The solution resolves the conflict.
Which question word asks about a place: where, why, or how?

Where. "Where" asks about location or place.
What kind of question usually starts with "Who" in a story discussion?

A question about a character or who did something. "Who" asks about people or animals in the story.
Answer the question using the sentence: "Tom fixed the toy with tape." How fixed?

With tape. The text says "with tape" - that's how Tom fixed it.
Identify the best "Who" question for a story: "Who is the main character?" or "Why is the story long?"

Who is the main character. This question asks about story content, not writing process.
What should you do first to answer a question about key details in a story?

Look back in the text for the detail. Always return to the text to find evidence for your answer.
What kind of question usually starts with "How" in a story discussion?

A question about the way something happened or how a problem was solved. "How" asks about methods or processes.
Identify the key detail type: In "The story happens at night," is this detail about character, setting, or event?

Setting. "At night" describes when, which is part of setting.
Choose the best "When" question: "When does the story take place?" or "Where does the character live?"

When does the story take place. This asks about story time, not character location.
Identify the key detail that shows the solution: "Nia looked under the bed and found her book."

Nia found her book. Finding the book solved Nia's problem of the missing book.
Choose the best "Why" question: "Why did the character run?" or "What color is the cover?"

Why did the character run. This asks about story reasons, not book appearance.
What is a character in a story?

A person or animal who is part of the story. Characters are the beings who act in the story.
What does the phrase "key details" mean in a story?

Important story information that helps you understand what happens. Key details are the facts that matter most for understanding.
Choose the best "How" question: "How did the problem get solved?" or "Who drew the pictures?"

How did the problem get solved. This asks about story content, not book creation.
Identify what happened in this sentence: "The dog ran to the door."

The dog ran to the door. The action is what the dog did - ran to the door.
What kind of question usually starts with "When" in a story discussion?

A question about the time an event happens. "When" asks about time in the story.
Which question word asks about time: when, who, or what?

When. "When" asks about time - past, present, or future.
Identify the time word in this sentence: "After dinner, Dad told a story."

After dinner. "After dinner" tells when Dad told the story.
Which question word asks for a reason: why, where, or who?

Why. "Why" asks for the cause or reason something happens.
What is the problem in a story?

The main trouble or challenge the characters face. The problem creates conflict that drives the story.
Answer the question using the sentence: "Lena wore boots because it rained." Why boots?

Because it rained. The text says "because it rained" - that's the reason.
What are "key details" in a story?

Important details that help you understand the story. Key details are the most important facts needed to understand the main idea.
What kind of question usually starts with "Why" in a story discussion?

A question about a reason or a character's motivation. "Why" asks for reasons behind actions.
Which question word asks about actions or events: what, when, or where?

What. "What" asks about things that happen or are done.
What does it mean to answer a question using a key detail from the text?

Use information from the story to support your answer. Key details provide evidence for your answer.
Which question word asks about the way something happens: how, who, or when?

How. "How" asks about the method or manner of doing something.
Identify the best "Where" question for a story: "Where does the story happen?" or "When did the author write it?"

Where does the story happen. This question focuses on story location, not publication.
Which detail best answers "Who?" in this sentence: "Grandma sang a song."

Grandma. Grandma is the person who performed the action.
What kind of question usually starts with "Where" in a story discussion?

A question about the setting or location. "Where" asks about places in the story.
What is the setting of a story?

Where and when the story happens. Setting tells readers the place and time.

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