132 Stories: Supplemental Guide 7B | The Story of Jumping Mouse, Part I
- We ask questions by using question words. When someone asks a
question using the question word why, they want you to give a reason.
Usually you begin your reason with the word because.
Show image 7A-4: Jumping Mouse jumping high across the
landscape - Why can Jumping Mouse jump so high?
- Jumping Mouse can jump so high because the magic frog gave Jumping
Mouse the power to jump higher than he has ever jumped before.
Which word in the question lets you know that my question was
asking for a reason? - why
Which word did I use to begin my reason? - because
- Jumping Mouse can jump so high because the magic frog gave Jumping
- Why is Jumping Mouse happy?
- Jumping Mouse is happy because he can jump really high.
Which word in the question lets you know that my question was
asking for a reason? - why
Which word did I use to begin my reason? - because
- Jumping Mouse is happy because he can jump really high.
- Work with your partner to ask and answer a question about “The
Story of Jumping Mouse” using question word why. - Now ask your partner about his/her favorite place in the community.
Use the question word what. Then, ask for a reason. Use the question
word why.