Ask and Answer Questions

There are more than 300 kinds of sharks in the ocean. What do you want to learn about them? Look at the photos. With a partner, ask and answer questions.

Leopard shark

Nurse shark

Whale shark

Plan your questions. Think about what you want to learn. Write six questions, one for each question word.

Then ask a partner your questions. Listen to your partner’s question. Find answers to your partner’s questions. When you and your partner are ready, share your answers.

Use Different Kinds of Sentences

Think about the kinds of sentences you will use to ask and answer questions. Questions ask for information. Your answers are statements, exclamations, or commands.