Inferring, Morals, and Lessons

Inferring

drawing a conclusion based on evidence in a text
Using hints or clues that help you "read between the lines."

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A boy is kicking leaves.

What time of year could it be?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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Katie jumped out of bed when she realized the sun was shining bright through her window. Everyone was already gone! She quickly got dressed, brushed her teeth, and grabbed her book bag. When she got to school she was completely out of breath and the class was already at specials.

What can you infer about Katie?

• Katie over slept and was late to the movies.

• Katie over slept and was late for church.

• Katie over slept and was late to school.

• Katie over slept and was late to friend's house.

Multiple Choice

A family is camping.

Where would they sleep?

• In a bus

• In a tree fort

• In a cave

• In a tent

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Luis was super excited to go out and play. His mom told him to be sure he was dressed for the weather. Luis went and got his boots, a coat, hat, and gloves. This season was his favorite. Finally, he went to the shed to get his brand new red sled.

What season is it?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Multiple Choice

Some children are playing outside, where might they be?

• The North Pole

• At a playground

• In the cafeteria

• In the desert

Multiple Choice

Riley rushed home from school on Friday. He slammed his door closed, trying to figure out what he was going to do. He took the envelope out of his backpack and decided he would throw it away. Surely, no one will ask about it. He knew this could get him in HUGE trouble if his mom saw it!

Why is Riley mad?

• Riley's report card wasn't very good.

• Riley got a love note from a girl.

• Riley got a positive note from Ms. Miller.

• Riley got a thank-you note from Mrs. Polk-Meek.

Multiple Choice

Max dug a hole and buried a bone.

What kind of animal is Max?

• Cat

• Dog

• Parrot

• Bunny

Multiple Choice

When Rena got home from Aliyah's house all the lights in the house were off. She went and turned on the light switch, but the lights wouldn't come on. Then, she went to the kitchen to make some popcorn, but the microwave wouldn't work. After that, she went to watch TV but she couldn't turn it on. The house was getting darker as the night went on. Rena's mom decided it was time to get out the candles so there was some light in the house.

What's going on at Rena's house?

• Rena went to the wrong light switch.

• The batteries are out in Rena's house.

• Rena's power is out.

• Rena is in a haunted house.

Multiple Choice

The cat hissed and arched it's back.

How is the cat feeling?

• Happy

• Sad

• Hungry

• Angry

Multiple Choice

On Monday, Ms. Miller passed back the assessments from Friday. There were many sad faces around the room. Some students were even beginning to cry. When Vivianna go her test back there was a big sticker on the front and Vivianna had a HUGE grin on her face. She asked if she could take her tests home to show her mom. Ms. Miller said, "Absolutely!"

Why is Vivianna so happy?

• Vivianna's imaginary twin took the test for her.

• Vivianna thought the sticker was cute.

• Vivianna wanted her mom to see how poorly she had done.

• Vivianna got an A on her test.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Lee has a Starbucks drink in his hand?

What could that mean?

• Mr. Lee likes Starbucks

• Mr. Lee does not like Starbucls

• Mr. Lee won a free drink at Starbucks

• Mr. Lee likes Dunkin' Donuts

Multiple Choice

After school on Thursday, Jacob ran into Mari and Alyssa. The girls were sweating and were drinking their water as quickly as they could. Jacob tried to ask them what was wrong, but the girls were still completely out of breath.

Where have Mari and Alyssa been?

• Cross Fit Practice

• Craft Club

• STEM Club

• detention

Multiple Choice

Jonathan saw a shooting star.

What time of day could it be?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Night

• Summertime

Multiple Choice

Hannah kept trying to call home and see if someone would come pick her up. She didn't think she would need a coat today and left it at home. She also didn't bring her umbrella. There was no one we could get in touch with and she knew was this meant. Hannah took a big deep breath and ran as fast as she could.

What happened to Hannah?

• Hannah doesn't want to walk home in the snow.

• Hannah doesn't want to ride her bike home on the beautiful day.

• Hannah doesn't want to walk home in the ran.

• Hannah doesn't want to ride the bus.

Multiple Choice

Ms. Green is wearing rain boots.

Why do you think Ms. Green is wearing rain boots?

• She is going on a date

• It is raining outside

• Ms. Green thinks they are comfortable

• Ms. Green is going to the beach

Multiple Choice

Johnathan keeps squirming around in his seat. Then he starts pacing at his seat. He raises his hand, but Ms. Miller doesn't see him. Next, he goes up to her to ask a question. Then suddenly, everyone sees Johnathan running as fast as he can to the door.

Why is Johnathan running?

• Johnathan can't wait to go home.

• Johnathan wants to get a drink.

• Johnathan saw his best friend in the hall.

• Johnathan has to go to the bathroom.

Multiple Choice

Jimmy is dressed like Batman.

Why do you think he is dressed like Batman?

• Jimmy is Batman

• Jimmy cannot find his school uniform

• Jimmy is dressed for Halloween

• Jimmy is going swimming

Multiple Choice

Abril had her head down at her seat. Ms. Miller felt her forehead and then sent her down to the office. Abril came back up to the classroom, got her coat and backpack and left.

Why did Abril leave school?

• Abril was tired of Ms. Miller.

• Abril was sick and is going home.

• Abril was going to Kings Island.

• Abril was moving.

Multiple Choice

Cody found a brown colored coin on the floor.

What type of coin could Cody have found?

• A dime

• A nickle

• A penny

• A quarter

Multiple Choice

Devin got up, put on his snow boots, and walked to school. He was surprised when none of the sidewalks were shoveled. He looked around and didn't see any other kids walking to school. As he got closer to the school he noticed that no one had plowed the streets. Everything was still covered in show, including all the cars! He got up to the front doors of Starr and the doors were locked. There was a sign that said, "School is Cancelled."

Why is school canceled?

• It's the weekend.

• Spring Break

• Summer Break

• Snow Day

Multiple Choice

You notice muddy paw prints on the ground in your kitchen and you find a hole in your backyard. What can you infer has happened?

• your dog dug a hole in the yard
• the rain made a hole in the yard
• a strange animal made a hole in your backyard
• your dad dug a hole in the backyard

Multiple Choice

Lexi's heart was racing and the palms of her hands were sweaty. The teacher began to pass out the tests and Lexi put her office space up. How can you infer that Lexi is feeling?

• happy
• proud
• nervous
• confident

Multiple Choice

Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?

• The oven has turned off.
• Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.
• A candle was blown out in the kitchen.
• The cookies are cooling on the baking pan.

Multiple Choice

I am in a bottle. I am used in the shower. I help to keep you clean. What am I?

• dish soap
• shampoo
• toothpaste
• bar of soap

Multiple Choice

You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?

• Thanksgiving
• Valentine's Day
• Christmas
• 4th of July

Multiple Choice

I have 4 legs. I am black and white. I love to eat bamboo. What am I?

• dog
• zebra
• panda bear
• penguin

Multiple Choice

Sadie loves to learn about animals and their habitats. She also really loves learning about space and all of the planets. What can you infer is her favorite subject in school? 

• math
• reading
• science
• social studies

Multiple Choice

Mom got down a bowl, a spoon, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla and chocolate chips. What can you infer that mom is making?

• chocolate chip cookies
• a pumpkin pie
• a bowl of ice cream
• oatmeal raisin cookies

Multiple Choice

You bring your Tuesday folder home and it is filled with straight A's and E's in conduct. Your mom and dad tell you that you are going to get frozen yogurt to celebrate. How can you infer that they are feeling?

• proud
• upset
• nervous
• calm

Multiple Choice

You sit down in the comfy seat with your soda and popcorn. The lights go out and the screen lights up. Where can you infer that you are?

• the movie theater
• the ballpark
• a restaurant
• your classroom

Morals and Lessons

What lesson does the author want you to learn after reading this story?

Multiple Choice

The Fox and the Crow
One warm day, a crow was sitting in a tree, holding a bit of cheese in his beak. A fox walked by just then. The smell of the cheese made his mouth water. 
"Why, Master Crow, how pretty you look!" said the sly fox. "If your voice is as fine as your feathers, you must be the grandest bird in all these woods!" 
Now the crow was an ugly bird, with messy feathers and a harsh voice. The fox's praise thrilled him. He was proud of his feathers and voice. He opened his beak to sing, and the cheese fell out. 
"Ha, ha!" laughed the fox, snapping up the cheese. "That will teach you not to believe everything you hear!"
What is the moral of this story?

• A. Share your cheese or may lose it. 
• B. Do not believe everything that you hear. 
• C. Say nice things, even if they are not true

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas
read aloud by Natasha Yim

During the read aloud of this folktale make sure you are looking for the moral of the story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miNCBjBcrTw

Multiple Choice

The Frog and the Ox
A frog once sat on a lily pad looking at a large ox. She said to herself, "Now that's a good size to be!"
The frog, who was no bigger than your hand, began puffing herself up. 
"Look at me!" she cried to the ox. "Am I as big as you?" 
"No," said the ox. 
"Now?" cried the frog, puffing away. 
The ox just blinked lazily. 
"Now?" she said, huffing and puffing, determined to be bigger than nature had meant her to be. 
The ox shook his head. He knew the frog shouldn't try to be like him. The silly frog gave one more puff and ...she burst!
What is the moral of this story?

• A. Frogs wish that they were bigger. 
• B. You cannot be friends if you are different. 
• C. Do not try to be something that you are not. 

Multiple Choice

The Fox and the Stork
One day, a fox invited a stork for supper. He started making some soup. It smelled so good that he wished could eat it all himself. 
Wen the stork arrived, the mean fox served the soup in flat bowls. Poor Stork! She tried to sip the soup with her long beak, but the bowl was too shallow. The fox lapped up all his broth in a minute. 
A few days later, the stork invited the fox to supper. He hurried over to her house, sniffing at the smell of tasty stew in the air. 
"Here you are!" said the stork. With a little smile, she served the stew in tall glass jars. The fox couldn't eat any, but the stork easily ate all of hers with her long beak. 
The fox realized that the stork was teaching him a lesson. He hung his head. He was ashamed of how greedy and mean he had been. He knew that if he had been nice, Stork would have been nice to him. 
What is the moral of the story? 

• A. Treat others the way you want to be treated. 
• B. Do not invite people over for dinner. 
• C. You can be mean if you are hungry. 

Multiple Choice

The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs
Once upon a time, a man had a wonderful hen that laid a golden egg every day. But he wasn't happy with this. He thought that the hen must have a treasure inside her. 
He killed the hen and cu her open, only to find that she was just like other chickens inside. Now he was very unhappy. It doesn't pay to be too greedy. 
What is the moral of the story?

• A. Chickens are all alike. 
• B. Be happy with what you have. 
• C. Golden eggs are good to eat. 

Multiple Choice

There was once an ugly duckling. The other ducks laughed at her, and she felt ashamed. However, as she grew, they saw that she was not a duck at all. Instead, she grew into a beautiful swan. What is the moral of this story?

• Slow and sure wins the race
• Don't judge a book by its cover
• Don't be greedy
• Hard work pays off

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Once, a cat was in a hurry. She ran across the street without looking and narrowly escaped being hit by a car. What is NOT the moral of the story?

• Don't steal
• Look both ways before crossing the street
• There are always consequences for your actions
• Take time to slow down

Multiple Choice

A lion was about to eat a mouse, but he pleaded with the lion to let me go. He promised that one day he would help the lion in return. Soon, hunters caught the lion in a trap. The mouse came and chewed through the ropes to set the lion free. What is the theme of this fable?

• Necessity is the mother of invention
• Don't steal
• All play and no work is never good
• Always treat others kindly, because you never know when you'll need their help

Multiple Choice

Once, a frog jumped off an embankment into what he thought was a pond. There was not a pond down below, but instead a ditch. In this ditch lived a raccoon. He promptly ate the frog. What was the lesson?

• Don't leave your house
• Raccoons are evil
• Look before you leap
• Exploring can be fun

Open Ended

What was the moral of the story? How do you know and what did you learn from it? Answer in 3 complete sentences.