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LESSON
1.6
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Question Words
Distribute the Question Words blackline master, page 107. SAY: Now we’re going to make Question Catchers. First, have students find the four large question marks in the corners and color each a different color. Then show them where to cut along the dotted lines, reminding them to be careful not to cut on the solid lines, which are the fold marks. Help students fold their Question Catchers using these steps:
is your name?
Why Where
Where
Who
When
is your school?
catcher facedown. Fold each corner point to touch the center.
old are you?
is blue?
is your birthday?
What
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How
2. Open up the paper, making sure the creases show. Then turn the
do birds have wings?
do you live?
1. Fold paper in half from top to bottom. Then fold in half sideways.
Make a Question Catcher. Color the question marks with different colors. Then use the catcher to play a game.
is your best friend?
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3. Turn over the paper so the question words show. Then fold in half
from top to bottom. 4. Unfold and then fold in half sideways. Unfold again. 5. Fold each point toward the center. 6. With the questions facing you, insert thumbs and middle
fingers under question mark flaps on the other side. With a student as your partner, show the rest of the class how to manipulate the Question Catcher. Select a question and complete it using the question word shown under the flap. Have partners take turns playing the game.
How
(Note: Visit www.voyagesinenglish.com for visual directions for making the Question Catcher. Consider making your own Question Catcher before assigning the activity to students. This will help you become familiar with the required steps and will give you a better sense of how long the activity will take.)
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4 Apply What
Using painter’s tape or butcher paper, create a game of hopscotch on the floor in an open area. Make six boxes. In each one, show a different question word plus its accompanying number. Have students take turns rolling a die and hopping to the number they rolled. Then have students use the word on which they land in a question posed to classmates. Invite volunteers to take turns answering the questions.
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5 Assess
Who
COMMON CORE STANDARDS
Choose an assessment option from pages 148–154. Place students’ work samples in their portfolios.
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