Asking a Speaker Questions
Aligned to SL.3.3 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When someone tells you something, you can ask questions to learn more and answer their questions with helpful detail.
Worked examples
Example 1
A friend says he built a fort. You ask, 'What did you use?' and he answers, 'Old blankets and two chairs,' adding helpful detail.
Example 2
A speaker says she trains for races. You ask, 'How far do you run in a week?' and learn something the talk left out.
Example 3
The best question asks about what was not said. Asking her to repeat what she just said gets you nothing new.
Practice questions
- Ask a speaker a question that starts with 'how' or 'why.'
- Answer a question with one extra detail.
- Explain why good questions help you understand more.
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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Hacer Preguntas a Quien Habla
Cuando alguien te cuenta algo, puedes hacer preguntas para saber más y responder sus preguntas con detalles útiles.
Ejemplo 1: Un amigo dice que construyó un fuerte. Tú preguntas: '¿Con qué lo hiciste?' y él responde: 'Con cobijas viejas y dos sillas', dando un detalle útil.
Ejemplo 2: Una ponente dice que entrena para carreras. Tú preguntas: '¿Cuánto corres en una semana?' y aprendes algo que la charla no dijo.
Ejemplo 3: La mejor pregunta es sobre lo que no se dijo. Pedirle que repita lo que acaba de decir no te da nada nuevo.
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