When you read a story or write one, there are six important questions that can help you understand it better. These questions are like special tools that help you find out all the important details. Let’s learn about these questions!
The first question is “Who?” This question helps you figure out who the story is about. It could be a person, an animal, or even a magical creature! Knowing who the main characters are is very important.
The next question is “What?” This question helps you understand what happened in the story. Did someone go on an adventure? Did something exciting or surprising happen? Finding out what the story is about makes it more interesting.
The third question is “When?” This question tells you the time or date when the story takes place. Is it happening now, in the past, or maybe in the future? Knowing when the story happens helps you imagine it better.
The fourth question is “Where?” This question helps you know where the story takes place. Is it in a forest, a city, or maybe on another planet? Understanding the setting makes the story come alive in your mind.
The fifth question is “How?” This question explains how things happened in the story. Did the characters use a special plan or magic? Knowing how events unfold helps you understand the story better.
The last question is “Why?” This question helps you understand why things happened in the story. Why did the characters do what they did? Why did the events occur? Finding out the reasons makes the story more meaningful.
Next time you read a story or write one, try using these six questions. They will help you discover all the exciting details and make the story more fun and interesting. Happy reading and writing!
Create Your Own Story: Use the six important questions to create a short story. Draw a picture of your main character and write a few sentences answering each question: Who is your story about? What happens? When does it take place? Where does it happen? How do the events unfold? Why do the characters act the way they do? Share your story with a friend or family member.
Story Detective: Choose a favorite storybook and become a story detective! As you read, pause to answer the six questions. Write down your answers on a piece of paper. Can you find all the answers in the story? Discuss with a classmate or family member how these questions help you understand the story better.
Story Walk: Go on a “story walk” around your home or neighborhood. Imagine a story happening in different places you see. Ask yourself the six questions for each place: Who might be in this story? What could happen here? When might it take place? Where exactly is it? How might the events happen? Why would they happen? Share your imaginative stories with your family.
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When you read and write, there are six questions to keep in mind:
1. **Who?** – Who is the story about?
2. **What?** – What happened?
3. **When?** – When is the time or date?
4. **Where?** – Where does the story take place?
5. **How?** – How did things happen?
6. **Why?** – Why did it all come about?
These questions are essential to consider when engaging with a text.
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