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Read the story.
Jamal and Sofia played at the park. They climbed on the big slide. Then they swung on the swings. Playing at the park was fun.
Where did Jamal and Sofia play?
At the store
At the beach
At the park
Explanation
This asks about finding details. The story says "Jamal and Sofia played at the park." They played at the park.
Read the text. Bees are important insects. Bees live in hives. They make honey. Bees fly from flower to flower to get nectar. WHERE do bees live?
In the ocean
On flowers
In hives
In trees
Explanation
This question tests CCSS.RI.1.1: asking and answering questions about key details in a text. Students must locate specific information stated in the text to answer a where question. Key details are important pieces of information in a text. They answer questions like: WHO is this about? WHAT happened? WHERE did it happen? WHEN did it happen? HOW did it happen? To find the answer, students must READ the text and LOOK for the information. The answer should be right there in the text, not guessed. Choice B is correct because the text clearly states 'Bees live in hives.' This directly answers the question 'WHERE do bees live?' The answer is found in the second sentence of the text. Choice C is incorrect because it is not stated in this text; it might be about a different habitat like fish, not bees. Students choosing this may have used prior knowledge instead of reading the text or confused bees with ocean animals. To help students: Teach them to REREAD and LOOK BACK at text. Ask: What is the question asking? (Who? What? Where? When? How?) Underline or point to the part of text that answers question. Practice: Question: 'WHAT do bees make?' Read text: 'They make honey.' Answer: 'Honey' - right there in text! Watch for: Students who answer from prior knowledge ("I know bees live on flowers") instead of text information. Students who confuse details ("in the ocean" when text says "hives"). Students who pick first/last answer without reading. Teach: The answer must BE IN THE TEXT.
Read the story. Emma went to school on Monday. She brought her red backpack. At school, Emma read a book about frogs. She learned frogs can jump high. When did Emma go to school?
On Monday
On Saturday
In summer
Explanation
This question asks when something happened. The story starts with "Emma went to school on Monday." The first sentence tells us when!
Read the text. Wheels are round. Wheels roll on the ground. Wheels help us move things. Cars, bikes, and wagons have wheels. How do wheels help us move things?
They roll on the ground
They shine in the sun
They float on water
Explanation
This question asks how wheels help us. The text tells us "Wheels roll on the ground." Rolling helps things move!
Read the story. Mom and Carlos made cookies. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs. Next, they put the cookies in the oven. The cookies smelled good when done. How did they make the cookies?
They painted a picture
They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs
They planted seeds in a garden
Explanation
This question asks how they made cookies. The story tells us "They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs." That's how you start making cookies!
Read the text. The library is a place to find books. It has many shelves. People go to the library to read. The librarian helps find books. Who helps find books?
The firefighter
The librarian
The bus driver
Explanation
This question asks who helps at the library. The text says "The librarian helps find books." The librarian is the helper!
Read the text. The library is a place to find books. It has many shelves. People go to the library to read. The librarian helps find books. What is the library a place to find?
Books
Shoes
Cars
Explanation
This question asks what the library has. The text says "The library is a place to find books." Libraries are full of books!
Read the story. Jamal and Sofia played at the park. They climbed on the big slide. Then they swung on the swings. They went home after playing. Where did Jamal and Sofia play?
At the park
At the store
At the library
Explanation
This question asks where the kids played. The story says "Jamal and Sofia played at the park." The answer is right there!
Read the text. Bees live in hives. Bees make honey. Bees fly from flower to flower for nectar. Bees are important insects. What do bees make?
Honey
Milk
Bread
Explanation
This question asks what bees make. The text says "Bees make honey." Find the word "make" to help you!
Read the text. Bees live in hives. Bees make honey. Bees fly from flower to flower for nectar. Bees are important insects. Where do bees live?
In a pond
On a farm
In hives
Explanation
This question asks where something lives. The text says "Bees live in hives." That's the answer right there!