Ask to Understand
Aligned to SL.1.3 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
If we do not understand a speaker, we can ask a question. Asking helps us learn more.
Worked example
A friend says, "I saw a big bug." We ask, "What color was the bug?" Now we understand better.
Practice questions
- Listen to someone tell about their day.
- Ask a question to learn more.
- Ask about something you did not understand.
Watch the lesson
Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Pregunta para Entender
Si no entendemos a quien habla, podemos hacer una pregunta. Preguntar nos ayuda a aprender más.
Ejemplo: Un amigo dice: "Vi un insecto grande." Preguntamos: "¿De qué color era el insecto?" Ahora entendemos mejor.
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