3.RI.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. Important Take-Aways Read the text and ask yourself… Who What When Where Why How ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS----Reference the text to confirm answers choices

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So, what did we learn? Good readers ask and answer questions Asking and answering questions helps us better understand our reading Who, what , when, where, why, how, or I wonder questions are a great place to start when asking questions while reading a text. The text is where we look to find the answers

When Asking Questions… Seek to understand Seek to clarify a part we are unsure about Use the 5W’s and an H questions How many different kinds of sharks are there in the world? There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in all four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors. Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water, but some can live in fresh water. All sharks are unique, or have different qualities that make them so special. What makes sharks special? How do sharks protect themselves?

When Answering Questions… Use the text as evidence to be sure you have the correct answers Read the question carefully Make sure to answer all parts Which of the following is not true about sharks? a. Sharks come in all kinds of colors b. Some sharks have parts that glow in the dark c. Some sharks are longer than a school bus d. All sharks are meat eaters

Let’s Try it Together ! We will read Marathons We will think of and jot down questions we have as we are reading We will read the questions and answer choices but we will not pick an answer yet. We will write the question number in the text where we find the answer. We will check our answers with our friends. We will select the best answer.

Lets try it on our own ! You will read Neuschwanstein Castle You will think of and jot down questions we have as you are reading You will read the questions and answer choices but will not pick an answer yet. You will use the questions to help you search the text for answers You will write the question number in the text where we found the answer. You will select the best answer

What did we learn? Answering Questions Where are the answers? 3.RI.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. Answering Questions Where are the answers? In the text How do I find the answers? Use the questions as a road map How can I be sure? Read ALL answer choices, Reference the text, Select the best answer Asking Questions Helps us clarify parts we are unsure of Helps us think critically about the text