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Asking Questions

PROCEDURAL
English›Speaking & Listening|Ages 4—11|ID: mt_f8n4txtLej

Ask relevant questions to extend understanding; ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify something not understood

Mastery Evidence

  • Ask a question when something is unclear or more information is needed
  • Answer questions with relevant and specific information
  • Request clarification politely (e.g. 'Can you explain that again?')

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] doesn't understand something — like instructions for a game or an explanation from a teacher — do they ask a question to find out more rather than just guessing?”

Curriculum Standards7 alignments

SL.1.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.1.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.

English Language Arts
SL.2.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.2.3

Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

English Language Arts
SL.3.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.3.3

Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

English Language Arts
SL.4.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.4.3

Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

English Language Arts
SL.5.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.5.3

Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

English Language Arts
SL.K.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
SL.K.3

Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.

English Language Arts
Eng.SL.2The national curriculum in England
Ask relevant questions

Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge

English · Key Stage 1 and 2

Prerequisites3

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  • Question Words hard

    Generating effective questions requires knowledge of question words (who, what, where, when, why, how)

  • Listening and responding hard

    Listening and responding needed before asking questions

  • Exploring Ideas Through Talk soft

    Related speaking skill supports this topic

    • Feeling of not understanding soft

      Using talk to explore ideas and speculate requires noticing what you don't yet understand — the comprehension-monitoring habit in a spoken register

      • Asking for Help hard

        Noticing confusion and acting on it requires already knowing that asking for help is a valid response to being stuck

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