Reading: Scanning (Reading for Specific Information): A2 Lesson 2: Locating Answers to Specific "Wh-" Questions
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Scanning (Reading for Specific Information)
Specific Focus: Locating Answers to Specific "Wh-" Questions (Who, What, Where, When)
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what "Wh-" questions are asking for (Who, What, Where, When).
- Scan a short text to find the answer to a "Who" question (about a person).
- Scan a short text to find the answer to a "What" question (about a thing or action).
- Scan a short text to find the answer to a "Where" question (about a place).
- Scan a short text to find the answer to a "When" question (about a time or day).
Hello Cambodian Learners!
When you read, people might ask you questions about the text. Many questions start with "Wh-" words like Who, What, Where, and When. Knowing what these question words mean helps you find the answers quickly by scanning! For example, if a friend tells you about a market in Battambang, you might ask "Where is the market?" or "When did you go?"
Understanding "Wh-" Questions
- Who...? asks about a person. (Example: Who is your teacher?)
- What...? asks about a thing or an action. (Example: What is this? What are you doing?)
- Where...? asks about a place. (Example: Where is the book?)
- When...? asks about a time or day. (Example: When is the party?)
Example: Click the text to hear it.
Sokha is at the park. He plays football on Saturday.
Question: Who is at the park?
Answer: Sokha (Scan for a person's name)
Question: What does Sokha play?
Answer: football (Scan for a thing/activity)
Question: Where is Sokha?
Answer: park (Scan for a place)
Question: When does Sokha play football?
Answer: Saturday (Scan for a day/time)
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Find the Answer!
Read the short text. Read the "Wh-" question. Then, click the button with the correct answer from the text.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You are learning how to scan for answers to "Wh-" questions! This is a very important skill for understanding texts and finding information you need.
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson focuses on scanning for answers to Who, What, Where, When questions in simple A2-level texts. Activities involve selecting the correct answer from options based on the text. Ensure Web Speech API is supported. Use clear texts where answers are explicitly stated. Placeholder images are used.
