Why Does It Say So?
Aligned to RI.1.8 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When a book tells us something, it often gives a reason why. We can look for the reason.
Worked example
A book says, "Wear a coat." Why? Because it is cold outside. "It is cold" is the reason.
Practice questions
- Find something a book tells you to do or think.
- Look for the reason why.
- Tell the reason in your own words.
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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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¿Por Qué Lo Dice?
Cuando un libro nos dice algo, muchas veces da una razón. Podemos buscar esa razón.
Ejemplo: Un libro dice: "Ponte un abrigo." ¿Por qué? Porque hace frío afuera. "Hace frío" es la razón.
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