Introduction to Context and Supporting Evidence

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

2

Overview

This short instructional cartoon provides an entertaining and informative introduction to context and supporting evidence.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 2

ELA21.2.4

Orally answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about a text or conversation, using complete sentences to provide key ideas and details.

UP:ELA21.2.4

Vocabulary

  • Orally
  • Who, what, when where, why, and how questions
  • Complete sentences
  • Key ideas
  • Key details

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Key ideas and details should be included when answering questions.
  • Complete sentences, which contain a subject and a predicate, should be used when answering questions.
  • Who, when, and where questions will have a concrete, objective answer.
  • What, why, and how questions may have a more abstract, subjective answer.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Orally answer questions about a text or conversation using complete sentences that provide information about key ideas and details.
  • Orally answer who, what, when, where, why, and how questions about a text or conversation with appropriate key ideas and details.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • When answering who, what, when, where, why, and how questions they should provide key ideas and details from a text or conversation to demonstrate their comprehension.
  • Speaking in complete sentences helps them clearly communicate their message and their understanding.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

McGraw Hill

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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