Ask and Answer Informational Questions
Grade 1 - Reading - On Level
Read "School Helpers": A librarian helps readers find books. A nurse helps children who feel sick. Which question can be answered from the text?
- What is your favorite color?
- Who helps readers find books?
- What game should we play?
Read "Plant Needs": Plants need light and water. Roots take in water from soil. Which detail answers the question?
- a funny opinion
- Plants need toy cars.
- light and water
Which statement is NOT supported by "Plant Needs"? Plants need light and water. Roots take in water from soil.
- The passage gives information.
- What do plants need?
- Plants need toy cars.
What should a reader do before answering a question about "School Helpers"?
- reread for evidence
- choose the longest answer
- guess from the title only
Which answer source is strongest for "Plant Needs"?
- a random picture
- a favorite idea
- the passage details
Read "Plant Needs": Plants need light and water. Roots take in water from soil. Which question can be answered from the text?
- Who drew the picture?
- What do plants need?
- What is your favorite color?
Read "Shadows": A shadow forms when an object blocks light. Shadows can change size during the day. Which detail answers the question?
- a funny opinion
- an object blocks light
- Shadows eat lunch.
Which statement is NOT supported by "School Helpers"? A librarian helps readers find books. A nurse helps children who feel sick.
- The passage gives information.
- a librarian
- The bus sleeps.
What should a reader do before answering a question about "Plant Needs"?
- skip the facts
- choose the longest answer
- reread for evidence
Which answer source is strongest for "School Helpers"?
- a random picture
- the passage details
- a favorite idea