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Reading: Informational Text2nd Grade

RI.2.1

Ask and answer who, what, where, when, why, how questions about key details in a text.

For parents
When reading nonfiction, pause and ask your child specific questions about who, what, where, when, and why.
Free sample questions
  1. Question 1
    Honeybees live in hives. A hive can have up to 60,000 bees! The queen bee lays all the eggs, and worker bees collect nectar from flowers. What does the queen bee do?
    • Guards the hive
    • Lays all the eggs
    • Collects nectar
    • Builds the hive
  2. Question 2
    Firefighters wear special gear to stay safe. Their helmets protect their heads. Their thick coats keep them safe from fire and heat. Why do firefighters wear thick coats?
    • Because they like heavy clothes
    • To look cool
    • To keep safe from fire and heat
    • To stay warm in winter
  3. Question 3
    Listen to the story: George Washington Carver was a scientist who loved studying peanuts. He worked hard to find hundreds of new ways to use them. From peanuts, he made useful things for people, such as soap and paint that families could use in their homes. Which of these items did George Washington Carver create using peanuts?
    • Shoes
    • Soap
    • Cookies
    • Books

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