Strategy for Comprehension Open-ended

C: circle the nine question wordsThe nine WH- words are: 8 Warriors and 1 Hero

1.What2.Who3.Whose4.Whom5.Where6.Why7.When8.Which9.How

Beginning Questions How to answer?What…e.g. What colour is Ru Yi’s bag?

• Read & understand• List the necessary information• Describe activities

Who…e.g. Who is the new student in P1 Thinker?

• Describe or identify a person

Where…e.g. Where is Danial going after school?

• Name a place

Why…e.g. Why did Andrew hide in the box?

• Give reasons • Explain events

When…When did Amberlie return the books?

• State a time• Provide a period of time

Which…Which number comes before 6?

• Identify a specific object• Refer to a key word/ phrase

How…How do you blow bubbles?

• Describe a method• Explain something

U: underline the key wordsKey words alter the meaning of the question.

What colour is Ru Yi’s bag?

B: box the tensesIdentify the tenses that would appear in your answer.

What colour is Ru Yi’s bag?

1. Who is the new student in

P1 Thinker?

Try to “cub” these sentences.

2. Where is Danial going after

school?