📚 Topic Summary
Learning how to ask and answer questions is a super important skill! We can use sentence stems, which are like the beginnings of sentences, to help us form our questions and answers. These stems guide us to use the right words and create clear, complete sentences. By practicing with sentence stems, we become better communicators and understand the world around us more effectively.
🍎 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning. Write the letter of the meaning next to the word.
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. Question |
A. A group of words that tells a complete thought. |
| 2. Answer |
B. What you say when someone asks you something. |
| 3. Sentence |
C. A word or phrase that starts a question or answer. |
| 4. Stem |
D. Something you ask to find out information. |
| 5. Grammar |
E. The rules of how we put words together. |
Answers: 1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. E
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words in the box.
Box: because, what, where, who, why
The teacher asked, "_____ is your favorite animal?" Sarah replied, "My favorite animal is a dog _____ they are friendly." Then, the teacher asked, "_____ do dogs live?" and John answered, "Dogs live _____ people live." Finally, she asked, "_____ is it important to be kind to animals?"
Answers: What, because, where, where, why
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are interviewing a famous author. What is one question you would ask them, and what sentence stem would you use to start your question?
Example: Question: What inspired you to write your book? Sentence Stem: Can you tell me...