Question

understand and analyze
a put the events from kai asks a question in order from 1 to 5.
a. kais group reads a word problem in math class.
b. kai asks a question and finds the answer to the problem.
c. kai moves to the united states.
d. kelly explains the answer to the class.
e. kelly asks kai what he thinks about the problem.
b choose the correct answer to each question about kai asks a question.

1. why does kai like math but does not like word problems?

a. he doesnt understand english very well. b. he thinks math is hard.

1. why is english hard for kai to understand?

a. he doesnt get good grades in english. b. people talk very fast.

1. why doesnt kai talk in class?

a. he doesnt want to make mistakes. b. he doesnt know the answers.

1. what does rate of speed mean?

a. how fast something goes b. how far something goes

1. what does kelly tell the class about kai?

a. kai asked a question. b. kai helped the group find the answer.
apply the skill: analyze character
c answer the questions.

1. what problem does kelly have at the beginning of the story?
2. how do you think kelly feels at the beginning of the story? how do you know?
3. how does kelly work with other students in her group? describe what she says and does.
4. how does kelly feel at the end of the story? how do you know?

Explanation:

1. For part A, we need to sequence the events based on the story "Kai Asks a Question". For part B, we use context - clues from the story to answer multiple - choice questions. For part C, we analyze Kelly's character by answering questions about her problems, feelings, and interactions with others in the story.

2.

• For part B question 1, Kai likes math but doesn't like word problems because he thinks math is hard.
• For part B question 2, English is hard for Kai to understand as people talk very fast.
• For part B question 3, Kai doesn't talk in class because he doesn't want to make mistakes.
• For part B question 4, "rate of speed" means how fast something goes.
• For part B question 5, Kelly tells the class that Kai helped the group find the answer.

1. For part C, answers would require in - depth reading and inference from the story about Kelly's situation and actions.

Answer:

A.

• c. Kai moves to the United States.
• b. Kai asks a question.
• e. Kelly asks Kai what he thinks about the problem.
• a. Kai's group reads a word problem and finds the answer.
• d. Kelly explains the answer to the class.

B.

1. b. He thinks math is hard.
2. b. People talk very fast.
3. a. He doesn't want to make mistakes.
4. a. how fast something goes
5. b. Kai helped the group find the answer.

C.

1. (Answer depends on the story, for example) She may have trouble getting her group to work together on the word - problem.
2. (Answer depends on the story, for example) She may feel frustrated as she has to manage the group. We know this from her interactions and tone in the story.
3. (Answer depends on the story, for example) She asks Kai for his thoughts and guides the group in finding the answer.
4. (Answer depends on the story, for example) She may feel satisfied as the group found the answer. We know this from her positive attitude when explaining the answer to the class.