Now that we have been practicing QAR in the classroom, let's see what you can do on your own at home!
Read for 20 minutes. Record the title and author of your book. Then, create a question, an answer and tell me the QAR that would work for that question/answer relationship. Be sure to tell me WHY you think that is the best QAR for the question and answer you created.
Example:
Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
Why did Charlotte want to come up with a plan to help save Wilber's life?
She thought Wilber was a fun, sensitive, kind pig who deserved to live.
QAR- Think and Search
I know this because I had to look for example throughout the book that told me what Charlotte thought about Wilber.
Today I read Fork Diaries # 3.5.
ReplyDeleteQUESTION: How does Brianna annoy Nikki?
ANSWER: Brianna annoys Nikki when Brianna is super happy she goes crazy and annoys Nikki.
QAR: Think and Search
I read Aphrodite The Diva by Joan Houlb .
ReplyDeletewhats Aphrodite friends name ?
Athen,Artimus,persephone.
QAR-
think and search
I think it's this because I searched and made a question.
I read Artemis the Brave by Joan Holub. Question is does Athena Get to be the lead of the flutes? Answer is Athena got to be the lead of the flute. qar is think and search.
ReplyDeletePegasus The Flame of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn
ReplyDeleteWhy did Pegasus go to New York?
He needed help because his world was being destroyed by the Nirads.
QAR-Think and Search
I know this because as I read the book they talked about how his world was being attacked by the Nirads.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
ReplyDeleteWho is trying to kill Harry?
Sirus Black is trying to kill Harry.
QAR - Think and search
It told me that he was trying to kill Harry several places.
Clever Mr. Brown by Joy Cowley
ReplyDeleteWhy did Mr. Brown build a plane?
He liked putting things together.
I know this because the book said Mr. Brown was a clever man and could build anything.
Harry Potter the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling. What was the name of Harry's aunt?
ReplyDeleteHarry's aunt name is Marge.
QAR-Right There
I know this because I can point to the answer in tis book.
I Survived the Sinking of The Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis
ReplyDeleteWas the boy scared?
Yes becasue he was scared of the dark.
I read it in the story.
Lego adventures Why did the monsters eat the crystals that is the monsters food.
ReplyDeleteI read Buzz Boy and Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold. Are Buzz Boy and Fly Guy superheroes? Yes, they are. QAR - Right there
ReplyDeleteI know this because it says on one of the pages that they are superheroes.
Title:AC DC history
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Unknown
Why the band AC DC famous?
Because they made a big hit called " Black and Black", they sold over 6 millions albums.
QAR-Think and search
I know this because I put together parts of the article that said why are they so famous.
Andie A.
ReplyDeleteI am reading Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene.
Who has an apple tree right in front of their house?
Stacey because she was talking about having an apple tree in front of her house.
the Q.A.R is Right There.
I know this because it was written in the book.
Alien on a rampage by C. Barrett
ReplyDeleteWhat is a persons name in the story?answer Amy.
Qar right there.
Dog Wash by Eric Michaels
ReplyDeleteHow do you know how much money the kids made in the dog wash?
You take out the costs from the money people paid and that is the profit.
QAR--Think and Search
I know this because the book gave me things you should think about for running a business.
Title: The Reptile Room
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Is Sunny scared of anything? I can infer she is not scared of anything because she bites everything. This is a Author and me because I had to infer Sunny was not scared of anything.
I am reading The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordon. Why did Percy risk his life by fitting a bull that was magical?He wanted to save his friends and the camp.QAR-Author and me
ReplyDeleteI know this because I had to use the text clues and my knowledge about friends and family.
Ana K.
ReplyDeleteI finished reading Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell.
Why were Nikki and Brianna hiding from Mackenzie in Mackenzie's house?
They were hiding because Nikki did not want MacKenzie, the most popular girl in school, to see her dad's van with a huge plastic roach named Max on the top of it. She was embarrassed because she knows that MacKenzie will gossip about it.
QAR-Think and Search
I know this because I found information about what MacKenzie is like in a lot of places in the book.
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
ReplyDeleteAuthor:J.K. Rowling
Q: Does Professor Umbridge like Lupin?
A: No
QAR: Author and Me
I read pages 142 to 163 of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. Who is Greg's favorite uncle? Greg's favorite uncle is Uncle Charlie because he would always give him a lot of cool presents for Christmas and his birthday. My QAR is think and search.
ReplyDeleteI read Lauren the puppy fairy by:D.Meadows
ReplyDeleteQ: who did she give the four puppies too?
A:four of her friends
Q.A.R THINK AND SERCH
for wednesday 2013.I read some of ultimant fantastic four by Mark Millar.How did the helicopter not crash. A fource field kept it from crashing.Qar think and search
ReplyDeleteI'm reading Thoroughbred Horses by Janet L. Gammie
ReplyDeleteQ: What are Thoroughbreds known for?
A: They are known for their speed and racing skills.
QAR: Right There
I know this because I was reading through the book and saw the question What makes Thoroughbreds special?
Wildfires by Julia Wall
ReplyDeleteWhy do wildfires burn so fast?
The trees amd grass burn fast.
I know that trees and grass burn fast because the book said that they are fuels and fuels burn fast.
Andie A.
ReplyDeleteI am reading Biscuit by Alyssa Satin.
Why is Biscuit stalling?
Because he does not want to go to bed alone.
On my own
I read Naruto 59 by Masashi Kishimoto Q naruto was looking for someone A sakura.
ReplyDeleteI read How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell and my question is ... What did Billy say when he ate the worm? He said that the worm tasted good and the QAR is right there.
ReplyDeleteTitle: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
ReplyDeleteAuthor: J.K. Rowling
Q:Why is Harry mad?
A:Because Hermione got in trouble.
QAR:Right There
The Tale of Despereanx
ReplyDeleteAuthor Kate Dicamillo
Why is Despereanx in love with Pea?
He thought she was really nice.
QAR-Author and me.
I think this is a Author and me because I had to think to myself whether he thought she was pretty.
Ana K.
ReplyDeleteI am reading Dork Diaries #2 by Rachel Renee Russell.
Why did Mr. Dinkle give Nikki the evil eye and growl at her?
He did that because Nikki had a bad case of hiccups and she kept interrupting his speech.
QAR-Right There
I know that the QAR is Right There because I could point to the answer on the page.
Ariana MV 1/22/13
ReplyDeleteI read Felicity the Friday Fairy. The question was what secret did the girls share? The answer is that they became friends with the fairies. The QAR was right there.
I read pages 163 to 178 of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. Who is Greg's best friend? Greg's best friend is Rowley because he has no other friends to play with him. My QAR is right there.
ReplyDelete1/23/13
Bones and the Dog Gone Mystery by David Adler
ReplyDeleteWhy did Curly find the magnifying glass.
He found it in the bushes.
QAR--Right There
I know this because it was said right there in the book.
Title:Reptile Room
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Q:Why were the children scared of Stephano?
A: The kid were scared of Stephano because he was Count Olaf.
QAR: Think and search.
I know they are scared because Count Olaf wants to kill the children.
I am reading Computer Nut by Betsy Byars. Have you ever broke a promise? QAR-On My Own
ReplyDeleteI know this because I had to answer this my own using my past.
Percy Jackson and the Demigod Files by Rick Riordan
ReplyDeleteWhy was Silena sad?
Silena was sad because Beckendorf was captured by the giant ants.
QAR - Right There
I know this because she said kept saying that they need to find Beckendorf in a sad voice.
Today I read Dork Diaries #3.5 by Rachel Renee Russel.
ReplyDeleteQ: Why did Nikki freak out when she had a dream that she lost her diary at school.
A: She freaked out about the dream because it seemed as if it were real and to Nikki it was real.
QAR: Right There
Reason: It's in the book and you can just point to one spot and there you have the answer.
Andie A.
ReplyDeleteI am reading the baby-sitters club by Raina Telgemeier.
Why did Kristy make the baby-sitters club up?
Because all her friends baby sit so she wanted to have a business, also she needed to make money.
On my own
Happy Birthday Bad Kitty
ReplyDeleteAuthor Nick Bruel
Why did Kitty go mad?
Kitty went mad because someone took his presents.
QAR -The answer it is right there on the book.
I think its a right there because it showed Kitty is going crazy because all the presents where gone.
I read some of go kart rush by Jake Maddox.what is tony racing. A go-kart.Qar right there
ReplyDeleteTitle: Reptile room
ReplyDeleteAuthor: Lemony Snicket
Q:Why did Stephano throw a lamp at uncle Monty?
A: Stephano threw the lamp because he wanted the kids to live with him.
OAR: The QAR is right there in the answer.
Ghost Hauntings by
ReplyDeleteQ:Did the girl feel like she was crazy?
A:Yes because crazy and scary things were happening.
R:The catagory is on my own
Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
ReplyDeleteWhat can hades sword do?
Hades sword can raise the dead and whoever touches it will go to the Underworld.
QAR-Author and me
I know this is right because the autor said in the book there were magical rings so I think it would have something to do with the Underworld.
Ariana MV 1/24/13
ReplyDeleteI read Filicity the Friday Farry. Q = how many goblilns were there?A = 24.QAR = think and serch.
Wildfires by Julia Wall
ReplyDeleteCan wildfires ever do any good?
They can burn down old trees so new ones can grow.
QAR-Think and Search
The book said how wildfires are bad and good.
Q Naruto was fighting someone A Sasuke.
ReplyDeleteAna K.
ReplyDeleteI am reading Dork Diaries #2 by Rachel Renee Russell.
Why did Nikki always go change out of leotard and ballet flats in the bathroom to hip hop clothes at her ballet studio?
She did not want to take ballet lessons.
QAR-Author and Me
I can infer that this is how she showed to her Mom that she doesn't want to be a ballerina.
Title:Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
ReplyDeleteAuthor:J.K. Rowling
Q:Which house do I like best?
A:I like Gryffindor.
QAR:On My Own
Bored on Boards by Diana Short
ReplyDeleteHow do you stop skiing?
You cross your feet and make a snowplow.
QAR-Right There
I know this because you could see the answer right there in the book.
I read Fancy Nancy Hair Dos and Hair Dont's by:J. O'Connor.
ReplyDeleteQ why dose she say everthing so fancy.
A she thinks it sounds better.
Q.A.R on my own
On January 28, 2013 I read Animals. By An Unknown Person.
ReplyDelete1st fact: Animals can save the natural resources and they are exactly like people.