First graders may need to seek clarification during their reading process. They may not know how or what questions to ask for clarification. Practicing asking questions during the reading process will help students learn how to clarify information. They also may need to gather additional information to learn more about the topic.

 

Read the short text to yourself and then use a question to ask for clarification

Grade 2 English Speaking / Listening - Clarification - Ask / Answer Questions

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10 Questions

1. Listen or read the text below.

Farmers have animals. Some animals lay eggs. Others give milk.

Which question helps you learn more about eggs?

What animals live on a farm?Do you like to eat eggs?Do you live on a farm?What animal lays eggs?

2. Listen or read the text below.

Bears live in the woods. Bears are always hungry. A bear may come to your camp.

Which question helps you learn more about bears?

What animals are in a zoo?Why do you like teddy bears?What is a picnic?How can you be safe from a bear?

3. Listen or read the text below.

Cakes taste sweet. They have lots of sugar in them. Some cakes have fruit in them. Cakes are not good for you.

You want to know more about cakes. What could you ask to know more?

Is sugar bad for you?Do cakes have fruit in them?How do you make a cake?What fruit is green?

4. Listen or read the text below.

Trains travel across land. They travel on tracks. They may have many cars.

Which question helps you learn more about trains?

How fast do trains go?Did you go on a trip this year?How fast do buses go?Have you been to New York?

5. Listen or read the text below.

Farmers have animals. Some animals lay eggs. Others give milk.

Which question helps you learn more about eggs?

What animal lays eggs?Do you like to eat eggs?What animals live on a farm?Do you live on a farm?

6. Listen or read the text below.

Many families own a car. A car helps to get you to another place. A car may be blue, green, black, white or other colors.

You want to know more about cars. What could you ask to know more?

Do you ride the bus?How far can you walk?What do you drive?When did you get your bike?

7. Listen or read the text below.

Milk is white. It tastes good. You must keep milk cold. You can put milk on cereal.

Which question helps you learn more about milk?

What do you put cream in?Can you cook with cream?Where does milk come from?Is ice cold?

8. Listen or read the text below.

Planes fly in the sky. They fly above the clouds. A plane has wings. It flies high.

You want to know more about planes. What could you ask to know more?

Do birds fly in the sky?Why do you go to the bus stop?How do you fly a plane?When do you leave for your trip?

9. Listen or read the text below.

Girls like dolls. They are pretty. You can put clothes on a doll. You can brush her hair.

What could you ask to know more?

What are dolls made of?Which dress is pretty?What clothes do you wear?How many toys do you have?

10. Listen or read the text below.

Cakes taste sweet. They have lots of sugar in them. Some cakes have fruit in them. Cakes are not good for you.

You want to know more about cakes. What could you ask to know more?

What fruit is green?How do you make a cake?Do cakes have fruit in them?Is sugar bad for you?