Ask/Answer 4 W's in Literature - 2nd Grade Reading
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What does a "who" question help you identify in a story?
What does a "who" question help you identify in a story?
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The characters (people or animals) in the story. Who questions focus on identifying people or animals in the text.
The characters (people or animals) in the story. Who questions focus on identifying people or animals in the text.
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Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the story happen: at school or at home?"
Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the story happen: at school or at home?"
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Where. Asks about location choice, so "where" fits best.
Where. Asks about location choice, so "where" fits best.
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Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the character meet at the park?"
Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the character meet at the park?"
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Who. Asks about a person met, so "who" fits best.
Who. Asks about a person met, so "who" fits best.
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What should you do first to answer a question about key details in a text?
What should you do first to answer a question about key details in a text?
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Reread the part of the text that matches the question. Going back to the text ensures accurate answers.
Reread the part of the text that matches the question. Going back to the text ensures accurate answers.
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Which question word best asks about a character: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
Which question word best asks about a character: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
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Who. Who specifically asks about people or animals.
Who. Who specifically asks about people or animals.
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Which question word best asks for a reason: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
Which question word best asks for a reason: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
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Why. Why specifically asks for causes or explanations.
Why. Why specifically asks for causes or explanations.
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Which question word best asks about the story's time: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
Which question word best asks about the story's time: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
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When. When specifically asks about time or timing.
When. When specifically asks about time or timing.
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Which question word best asks about the story's location: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
Which question word best asks about the story's location: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
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Where. Where specifically asks about place or location.
Where. Where specifically asks about place or location.
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Which question word best asks about the steps or method: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
Which question word best asks about the steps or method: who, what, where, when, why, or how?
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How. How specifically asks about process or manner.
How. How specifically asks about process or manner.
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Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the character do next?"
Identify the best question word to complete: "_____ did the character do next?"
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What. Asks about an action, so "what" fits best.
What. Asks about an action, so "what" fits best.
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What does a "how" question ask you to find in a story?
What does a "how" question ask you to find in a story?
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The way something happened or was done. How questions explore methods, processes, or manner.
The way something happened or was done. How questions explore methods, processes, or manner.
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What should you do first before answering a question about a story?
What should you do first before answering a question about a story?
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Find the key detail in the text that matches the question. Locating evidence ensures accurate answers.
Find the key detail in the text that matches the question. Locating evidence ensures accurate answers.
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Which question word best fits: "_____ is speaking in this part of the story?"
Which question word best fits: "_____ is speaking in this part of the story?"
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Who. "Who" identifies the speaker or narrator.
Who. "Who" identifies the speaker or narrator.
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Which question word best fits: "_____ did the character solve the problem?"
Which question word best fits: "_____ did the character solve the problem?"
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How. "How" explores problem-solving methods.
How. "How" explores problem-solving methods.
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Which question word best fits: "_____ did the problem begin in the story?"
Which question word best fits: "_____ did the problem begin in the story?"
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When. "When" pinpoints the timing of events.
When. "When" pinpoints the timing of events.
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