Questions and Text Clues
Aligned to RL.3.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When you answer a question about a story, find the exact words in the text that show your answer is right.
Worked examples
Example 1
If a story says 'Mia smiled when she saw the puppy,' and someone asks how Mia felt, you can point to 'smiled' as proof she was happy.
Example 2
If a story says 'Diego pushed his plate away without a word,' and someone asks how he felt, point to 'pushed his plate away' as proof he was upset.
Example 3
Sometimes the answer is not stated. 'Diego was sad' may never appear — you infer it from what he does, and the evidence is the action.
Practice questions
- Answer a 'who' or 'where' question about a story and name the words that prove it.
- Ask your own question about a story, then find the sentence that answers it.
- Explain why pointing to the text is stronger than just remembering.
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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Preguntas y Pistas del Texto
Cuando respondas una pregunta sobre un cuento, busca las palabras exactas del texto que muestran que tu respuesta es correcta.
Ejemplo 1: Si un cuento dice 'Mía sonrió al ver al perrito' y alguien pregunta cómo se sentía Mía, puedes señalar 'sonrió' como prueba de que estaba feliz.
Ejemplo 2: Si un cuento dice 'Diego alejó su plato sin decir palabra' y alguien pregunta cómo se sentía, señala 'alejó su plato' como prueba de que estaba molesto.
Ejemplo 3: A veces la respuesta no está escrita. 'Diego estaba triste' puede que nunca aparezca — lo infieres de lo que hace, y la evidencia es la acción.
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