1. How to Restate the Question
Turn the Question Around
Write a Complete Answer by Turning the Question Around!

2. Read the question! What is your favorite sport?
Step 1
Read the question! What is your favorite sport?

3. Remove the question words
Step 2
Remove the question words
(the six Ws and how)
Who, what, when, where, why, which, and how!
Who was there?
What happened?
When did it happen?
Where did it take place?
Why did it happen?
Which way is it?
How did it happen?
What is your favorite sport?

4. Step 3
Answer the question by turning it around! (Put it in an order that makes sense) What is your favorite sport? My favorite sport is baseball.

5. ELA examples: Q: Why did the boy climb the tree?
A: The boy climbed the tree because…
Q: Who was the main character?
A: The main character was …
Q: Where did the story take place?
A: The story took place …

6. Math examples: Q: How many candies are left over?
A: ___ candies are left over.
Q: How much money do 6 bananas cost?
A: 6 bananas cost…
Q: How many crayons are there in total?
A: There are ___ crayons in total.

7. Science examples: Q: What are the three states of matter?
A: The three states of matter are ___.
Q: Where does a queen bee hibernate?
A: A queen bee hibernates…
Q: What is evaporation?
A: Evaporation is ___.

8. Social studies examples:
Q: When did Michigan become a state?
A: Michigan became a state in___.
Q: Where did the war of 1812 take place?
A: The war of 1812 took place…
Q: What is the capital of Michigan?
A: The capital of Michigan is ___.

9. Tips: Every sentence begins with a capital letter
Every sentence ends with a period
If the questions asks “Why”?, use “because” in your answer
Never start a sentence with “because”
Pronouns (he, she) can be changed to proper nouns (Michael, Maria)
Capitalize proper nouns
If the question is part of a story, do not include words from the whole story, only words from the question!

10. Who, what, when, where, why, which and how!
Remember:
Step 1: Read the question!
Step 2: Remove the question words
(the six Ws and how)
Who, what, when, where, why, which and how!
Step 3: Answer the question by turning it around!

11. Now it’s your turn 1. Why does Traci like apples better than bananas?
Traci likes apples better than bananas because….
2. What's the best way to make a vampire baby stop crying? 
The best way to make a vampire baby stop crying is to…..
3. What's the coolest toy on planet Zeist and why?
The coolest toy on planet Zeist is ______ because….
4. If Kelly could go back in time, where would she go and why?
If Kelly could go back in time, she would go to ______ because….
5. What happened to Mike after he went into the haunted house?
After Mike went into the haunted house, he….

12. Let’s review your pre-assessment
How old are you?
I am 8.
What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is _______.
What is your name?
My name is _______ .
Do you like candy?
Yes, I like candy.
What is your teacher’s name?
My teacher’s name is _______.