In this FREE introductory WH-Questions lesson, beginner English language learners build a foundation for nonfiction reading comprehension by learning the meaning and purpose of the question words who, what, where, when, why, and how.
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In this FREE introductory WH-Questions lesson, beginner English language learners build a foundation for nonfiction reading comprehension by learning the meaning and purpose of the question words who, what, where, when, why, and how.
This lesson includes:
✔ a bell-ringer to activate prior knowledge
✔ interactive foldable notes
✔ teacher-led notes through Google Slides
✔ ‘out of your seat’ student sorting activity
✔ speaking stems for speaking analysis
✔ exit ticket as a quick comprehension check
✔ WH question words for a word wall
✔ ESL strategies and ways to differentiate
The lesson provides multiple opportunities for students to define and develop academic vocabulary, practice oral language, and prepare for answering comprehension questions in future nonfiction texts.
Your students will be able to:
✅ define the following words: who, what, where, when, why, how
✅ identify objects for the WH words they answer
This is the first lesson in my 3 week Beginner ESL WH Questions Unit!
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