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1) Two Kinds of Questions 🤔
A yes/no question gets a short answer. A tells-more question (who, what, where, when, why, how) gets a longer, more interesting answer. Write Y for yes/no or T for tells-more.
- 1. Do you have a pet?
- 2. What is your favorite animal and why?
- 3. Is it sunny today?
- 4. How do you feel about your weekend?
2) Write 2 Tells-More Questions ✍️
Write two questions you could ask a classmate to start a great discussion.
3) Sentence Frames for Answering 🧩
Use these frames to answer with a full, interesting sentence.
I think ___________ because ___________.
My favorite ___________ is ___________ because ___________.
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4) Answer the Questions 📝
Write a full-sentence answer to each question.
What is something you are good at? Why?
What is your favorite season? Why?
5) Good Discussion Checklist ✅
Use this checklist during your next class discussion.
- ☐ I asked a question that tells more, not just yes or no.
- ☐ I listened to the whole answer before talking.
- ☐ I said "thank you for sharing" or something kind.
- ☐ I took turns talking with others.
Ex.1: Y, T, Y, T · Ex.2–4: Answers vary — check for complete, thoughtful sentences.