Inference

Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
Why was Kyle distraught?

• He fell asleep while playing his video game.
• He didn't finish eating his pizza.
• He had bad grades on his report card.
• He accidentally threw away his report card.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. 
Why is Anastasia sad?

• Her clothes were disheveled.
• She was cold.
• She lost her phone.
• John wanted to break up with her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. 
Where was Cassie going?

• The beach.
• Church
• School
• Sleep over with a friend

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin. He ain’t even gonna show up.” Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t. A black fourdoor Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. “Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it,” James said. Kelvin felt smaller
Why is Kelvin waiting at the corner store?

• He is going to fight another guy.
• He was waiting for a friend to go work out at the gym with.
• His ride was coming at 4:00
• He was going to ask a girl to go out with him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Ryan was looking forward to sleeping over at his friend Robert's house. Though they had been classmates for a while, the two had only recently become good friends. Ryan packed up his sleeping bag, a pillow, and a few of his favorite toys and games, and then his mom dropped him off at Robert's. Robert met Ryan on the porch and the two did their secret handshake and started playing right away. First they played pirates in Robert's tree fort. Next they played ninjas in the driveway. Then it started getting dark and they went inside of Robert's house. As soon as they walked in the house, Ryan's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He saw a big orange cat sitting on the couch. Then he started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Robert. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
Why do Robert's eyes get red and itchy when he walked into Ryan's house?

• He was sleepy.
• He's allergic to cats.
• He was homesick and was starting to cry.
• They boys were playing around and Robert got hurt.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

"William, don't forget your towel!" Mom shouted as she applied sunblock on the baby. William threw the folding chairs in the back of the minivan and shouted through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then ran up and grabbed his towel. "Georgie!" William shouted. There was no response. Mom packed the baby up into the car seat. "William, can you help me with his umbrella?" William ran down the stairs, almost tripping over a chew toy, and then he helped his mother load the large umbrella in the minivan. "Mom, I can't find Georgie," William said. His mother shrugged and replied, "That's OK, William. He probably shouldn't come with us anyway."
Who is Georgie?

• Willliam's brother.
• William's dad?
  William's dad.
• The family's dog.
• A neighbor friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1