Question Structure
"SNAPPING" a question is a process of separating a question into its "GIVEN" and "REQUESTED" components, which allows someone answering it to more clearly identify the exact question being asked and what type of information is required in the answer. Use the following documents to learn how to effectively "snap" questions:
Types of Requested Information
Before you begin snapping questions, you need to know how to identify "question words" and understand what type of information each is requesting. This chart will help you do both.
Snap It! Instructions and Practice Questions
Learn how to snap questions into their given and requested components.
Match It! Instructions
Learn how to use your "given" information to help locate an answer within the text.
"Just a Pigeon" - Snapping Practice
This short story and the accompanying questions will help develop your snapping skills.
Quick Cuts Instructions
Once you've become comfortable with snapping questions, you can start using the "Quick Cuts" process to do the same thing in less time!
Before you begin snapping questions, you need to know how to identify "question words" and understand what type of information each is requesting. This chart will help you do both.
Snap It! Instructions and Practice Questions
Learn how to snap questions into their given and requested components.
Match It! Instructions
Learn how to use your "given" information to help locate an answer within the text.
"Just a Pigeon" - Snapping Practice
This short story and the accompanying questions will help develop your snapping skills.
Quick Cuts Instructions
Once you've become comfortable with snapping questions, you can start using the "Quick Cuts" process to do the same thing in less time!