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Comets: A Question-and-Answer Report

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Comets: A Question-and-Answer Report

Study a report with question headings, then plan your own.

Read the report

Read the report. Each middle paragraph starts with a question heading.

Comets

1On a clear night, you may see stars and the Moon in the sky. Once in a while, people can also spot a comet. This report answers three questions about these icy travelers in space.

2What is a comet?
A comet is a big chunk of ice, dust, and rock that travels around the Sun. The solid center of a comet is called the nucleus.

3How does a comet move?
A comet moves in an orbit. An orbit is the path one object follows around another object in space. A comet's orbit is usually shaped like a long, stretched-out oval. For most of its trip, a comet is far away from the Sun.

4Why does a comet have a tail?
When a comet comes near the Sun, the Sun warms it up. Some of the ice turns into gas. The gas and dust stream out and make a long, glowing tail. The tail points away from the Sun.

5Now you know what comets are, how they move, and why they have tails. If you ever spot a comet, look for its glowing tail!

Study the report

Answer each question about the comet report.

1.
Each heading in the report asks a question. Match each heading to the answer its paragraph gives.
2.
A definition tells what a word means. Underline the two sentences from the report that give definitions.

3.
The writer wants to add this paragraph to the report:
Most comets are too faint to see with just your eyes. Once in a while, a comet is bright enough to spot without a telescope.
Which heading fits this paragraph best?
Question 3 options
4.
Which new fact would fit best in the paragraph under the heading "Why does a comet have a tail?"
Question 4 options
5.
Which sentence would also make a good concluding statement for this report?
Question 5 options
6.
Jonah's report about lightning got mixed up. What job does each sentence do in his report? Sort the sentences.
7.
Why did the writer use questions as headings in this report?
Question 7 options
8.
Lena is writing a report about clouds. Which sentence from her report gives a definition?
Question 8 options

Plan your own report

Plan a question-and-answer report about something in the sky or the weather, such as wind, snow, or the Moon.

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Introduction: Write one or two sentences that tell your reader what your topic is.
10.
Heading 1 and answer: Write a question for your first heading. Then answer it with a fact and a definition.
11.
Heading 2 and answer: Write a question for your second heading. Then answer it with a fact.
12.
Concluding statement: Write a sentence that wraps up your report.