Understanding and Using Question Words
Understanding and Using Question Words Objective: By the end of this 45-minute lesson, the student will be able to identify and use question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) in simple sentences to ask and answer questions.
Learning Objectives
- Identify question words in spoken and written sentences.
- Use question words to form simple questions.
- Answer questions using appropriate information.
Materials Needed
- Printed pictures showing different scenarios (people, places, actions)
- Index cards with question words written on them
- Worksheet with simple sentences and blanks for question words
- Pencil and eraser
Key Vocabulary
- Question Word
- A word used to ask for information, such as who, what, where, when, why, and how.
- Who
- A question word used to ask about a person.
- What
- A question word used to ask about a thing or action.
- Where
- A question word used to ask about a place.
Detailed Activities
Introduction to Question Words
- Begin by showing the student the index cards with question words and say each word aloud together.
- Explain that these words help us ask questions when we want to learn something new.
- Use pictures to demonstrate simple questions, for example, showing a picture of a boy and asking, ‘Who is this?’
Practice Forming Questions
- Show a picture and ask the student to choose the correct question word from the index cards to ask about it.
- Help the student form a full question using the chosen word, guiding them to say it aloud.
- Write the question on the worksheet and have the student copy it.
Answering Questions
- Ask the student simple questions using different question words based on the pictures.
- Encourage the student to answer using complete sentences.
- Provide positive feedback and correct gently if needed.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- Encourage your child to use question words throughout the day when talking about things they are curious about.
- Be patient and provide examples when your child is forming questions or answers.
- Use everyday situations to reinforce the lesson, such as asking ‘Where is your book?’ or ‘Who is calling?’
Assessment Questions
- Can your child name at least three question words?
- Can your child choose the correct question word to ask about a person, place, or thing?
- Can your child answer simple questions using complete sentences?
Extension Ideas
- Create a short story together that uses several question words and answer them.
- Play a game where the student asks and answers questions about family members or favorite animals.
- Use a favorite book and identify question words in the dialogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Repetition is key. Use the index cards daily and incorporate question words into regular conversations to help your child become more familiar with them.
Use pictures or objects your child likes, such as animals or toys, to create questions and answers. This makes learning relatable and fun.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Students may confuse question words and use the wrong one for the context.
- Students might answer questions with single words instead of full sentences.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Start with only two or three question words to reduce confusion.
- Use more visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Provide sentence starters to help form questions and answers.
For Advanced Students:
- Introduce more complex questions with conjunctions to connect ideas.
- Encourage writing short dialogues using multiple question words.
- Practice asking and answering questions in different tenses.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Spend extra time on the introduction if the student is unfamiliar with question words.
- Allow for breaks between activities if needed.
- Review previous activities before moving on to new ones to ensure understanding.
Standards
- 1.L.1g — Use frequently occurring conjunctions to connect words and phrases in sentences.
Printable Worksheet
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