Recall or Gather Information for Questions - 2nd Grade Writing
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Which question word usually asks for a reason: who, where, or why?
Which question word usually asks for a reason: who, where, or why?
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Why. "Why" asks for causes or explanations.
Why. "Why" asks for causes or explanations.
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Which option is a supporting detail: a guess or a fact from the text?
Which option is a supporting detail: a guess or a fact from the text?
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A fact from the text. Facts from sources are evidence, not guesses.
A fact from the text. Facts from sources are evidence, not guesses.
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What is a detail that supports an answer?
What is a detail that supports an answer?
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A fact or example that proves the answer is correct. Supporting details provide evidence for your answer.
A fact or example that proves the answer is correct. Supporting details provide evidence for your answer.
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Which option best shows you used a source: "I think" or "The chart shows"?
Which option best shows you used a source: "I think" or "The chart shows"?
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"The chart shows.". This phrase shows evidence from an external source.
"The chart shows.". This phrase shows evidence from an external source.
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What should you do if two sources disagree about a fact in your answer?
What should you do if two sources disagree about a fact in your answer?
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Use the source that directly answers the question. Trust the source that specifically addresses your question.
Use the source that directly answers the question. Trust the source that specifically addresses your question.
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What should you do if your memory does not include enough details to answer fully?
What should you do if your memory does not include enough details to answer fully?
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Use the provided sources to find the missing information. Sources fill gaps when memory isn't complete.
Use the provided sources to find the missing information. Sources fill gaps when memory isn't complete.
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Identify the key words in this question: "Where did the class go on the trip?"
Identify the key words in this question: "Where did the class go on the trip?"
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Where; class; go; trip. These words tell you to find location, subject, and activity.
Where; class; go; trip. These words tell you to find location, subject, and activity.
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What is a key word in a question?
What is a key word in a question?
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An important word that tells what information to look for. Key words guide you to the specific information needed.
An important word that tells what information to look for. Key words guide you to the specific information needed.
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Which question word usually asks for a place: when, where, or what?
Which question word usually asks for a place: when, where, or what?
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Where. "Where" asks about location or place.
Where. "Where" asks about location or place.
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What is the difference between a main idea and a detail when answering a question?
What is the difference between a main idea and a detail when answering a question?
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Main idea is the big point; a detail gives specific information. Main ideas are general; details are specific facts.
Main idea is the big point; a detail gives specific information. Main ideas are general; details are specific facts.
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Identify the best place to look for a date in a nonfiction book: title or caption?
Identify the best place to look for a date in a nonfiction book: title or caption?
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Caption. Captions often contain dates and specific information.
Caption. Captions often contain dates and specific information.
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What should you do after you find the needed information in a source?
What should you do after you find the needed information in a source?
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Put the information into a complete sentence that answers the question. Complete sentences make clear, proper answers.
Put the information into a complete sentence that answers the question. Complete sentences make clear, proper answers.
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Choose the best complete-sentence answer to "What did you do at recess?": "Played" or "I played tag."
Choose the best complete-sentence answer to "What did you do at recess?": "Played" or "I played tag."
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I played tag. Complete sentences include a subject and verb.
I played tag. Complete sentences include a subject and verb.
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What should you check at the end to make sure your answer is correct?
What should you check at the end to make sure your answer is correct?
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That it answers the question and matches the experience or source. Double-check that your answer fits the question asked.
That it answers the question and matches the experience or source. Double-check that your answer fits the question asked.
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Which option is an experience: a book page or your own birthday party?
Which option is an experience: a book page or your own birthday party?
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Your own birthday party. Experiences are things you personally lived through.
Your own birthday party. Experiences are things you personally lived through.
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