Virginia SOL K.C.1.A.iii
The Standard
Asking questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information for further understanding
Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Communication, Listening, and Collaboration
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students take turns speaking and listening with a partner, small group, or class. They ask relevant questions to get help, gather details, or clear up confusion.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students ask a clear question when they need help or more information. They also ask follow-up questions when an answer does not make sense.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may make a statement instead of asking a question. They may ask an unrelated question, repeat one already answered, or stay silent when confused.
How to Assess It
- Show a picture of an unfamiliar tool and say, "Ask one question that would help you learn more about it." Listen for a relevant question.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Hide an object in a bag, then have students ask questions to identify it without touching it.
After a read-aloud, prompt students: "What could you ask to understand the character's choice better?"
Play Question Match by pairing classroom problems with useful questions, such as asking for directions when lost.
Role-play asking a librarian, nurse, or cafeteria worker for help or information using a complete question.
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Related Standards
- 4.C.1.A.iii
Asking and answering specific questions to clarify concepts, share, or follow up on information, make connections, and confirm new understanding(s).
- 2.C.1.A.iii
Asking and responding to questions that acquire or confirm information on a topic.
- 1.C.1.A.iii
Asking questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information for further understanding.
- 5.C.1.A.iii
Asking and answering relevant questions to build on others’ ideas, clarify ideas, and acquire or confirm information.
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