I am the Sphinx, and I am very good at asking questions. Now, let me help you ask open questions. Remember that they always start with a Wh- question word. For some examples, go to page 115. 115
4 Unscramble the words to form open questions. 115 Greek / of / goddess / was / Who / the / wisdom / ? a countries / European / America / Which / in / settled / ? b arrive / America / Where / in / did / Columbus / ?
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5 Look at the following information from the texts of the unit. Make open questions about the underlined phrase. Follow the example.Then ask them to a partner.
What can they use to move along the rivers in a swift way?
They can use small rafts to move along the rivers in a swift way. Columbus sent a letter to Queen Isabella in 1494. Columbus said, “My eyes had never seen the seas so high and angry.” The word “hurricane” comes from the name of the Maya god of wind, storm, and re. Those who live in rural areas still wear traditional clothes. Before the electric streetcars arrived in Mexico, they worked with horses pulling them.
Step 3
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• Start making sketches for the characters and the settings. • Think of sound e ects that could be used in the scenes. Self-evaluation (Check the box or boxes.) I can express similarities in different ways. I can write questions about historical aspects in different tenses. Tip: Watch interviews to hear how professionals make questions.
Reader Why were the Spaniards surprised by the Aztecs’ hygiene? (pp. 59-62)
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