The Widow's Broom WHY questions

Why did the witch fall?

• A witch's broom can lose its magic.

• Minna Shaw was kind.

• The witch did not take her broom.

• The broom was sweeping all by itself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why did Minna Shaw help the witch?

• A witch's broom can lose its magic.

• Minna Shaw was kind.

• The witch did not take her broom.

• The broom was sweeping all by itself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why was the broom moving?

• A witch's broom can lose its magic.

• Minna Shaw was kind.

• The witch's broom had some magic.

• The broom was sweeping all by itself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Minna Shaw surprised?

CHOOSE 2

• A witch's broom can lose its magic.

• Minna Shaw was kind.

• The witch did not take her broom.

• The broom was sweeping all by itself.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why did the neighbors visit the widow?

• The men thought the broom was evil.

• They wanted to see the broom play the piano.

• The women thought the broom was helpful.

• The broom was painted white.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

Why did the men and women think differently?

CHOOSE 2

• The men thought the broom was evil.

• They wanted to see the broom play the piano.

• The women thought the broom was helpful.

• The broom was painted white.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

Why did Mr. Spivey think the broom is a ghost?

• The men thought the broom was evil.

• They wanted to see the broom play the piano.

• The women thought the broom was helpful.

• The broom was painted white.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.6

Why did the men destroy the broom in a fire?

• The broom hit the boys and threw the dog.

• They wanted to see the broom play the piano.

• The women thought the broom was helpful.

• The broom was painted white.