English Mastery

Answering 'Why' and 'How' Questions

Pupils read an information text and answer 'why' and 'how' questions, working out reasons from the facts (inference).

English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Read an information text.
  • Answer 'why' and 'how' questions.
  • Work out reasons from the facts.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasThe TextWhy and How

Practice formats pupils may meet

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