Making Inferences and Summarizing

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Braedon sat alone in an empty classroom at 4:30pm, overhearing his teacher talk to the principal about class events. He sighed with his head in his hands.

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Braedon is in detention for acting out in class.

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Jessica enjoys weekends at Rockin' Records with friends, a local music store. What can be concluded about her friends?

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They like music.

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Tommy realizes he can't mention wrapping paper in front of Katie and Dad. What will he likely do next?

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Go search for the wrapping paper by himself.

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Tyerell's mother understands his feelings about leaving their old home filled with memories. What does the author assume the reader knows?

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Tyerell & his mom are moving.

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Gandhi's struggle against the caste system and its impact on human rights in India.

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The violation of human rights.

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Ben Franklin's daylight savings idea aimed to maximize sunshine during waking hours.

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He wanted people to increase their productivity.

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Bears aren't in Australia or Africa. Koalas, often mistaken for bears, are marsupials like kangaroos, which have pouches for their young. The author mentions kangaroos likely because-

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More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.

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Before the 1800s, shoes were one shape for both feet. People laughed at right and left shoes, calling them 'crooked shoes.'

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didn't fit very well

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Many dog breeds work to herd sheep, protecting them from wolves and preventing them from wandering. Sheepdogs are known for loyalty and gentleness. Inference:

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Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

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Inference: Use clues and prior knowledge to form an idea.

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Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea