Making Inferences While Reading

Multiple Choice

What is today's learning objective?

• SWBAT explain the author's purpose and message within an argumentative text.

• SWBAT recognize characteristics and structures of argumentative text by identifying the claim.

• SWBAT make inferences and use evidence to support understanding from an argumentative text.

• SWBAT explain how the use of argumentative text structure contributes to the author's purpose.

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Multiple Choice

Emily's backpack was bursting with colorful art supplies, and she had paint smudges on her hands.

What inference can you make from this text?

• Emily is on her way to P.E. class.

• Emily loves art and does it any chance she gets.

• Emily is taking supplies to her teacher.

• Emily dislikes art.

Multiple Choice

Jake entered the room with a big grin on his face, holding a certificate.

What inference can you make from this text?

• Jake is upset that he did not get a certificate.

• Jake is happy that he received a certificate.

• Jake is annoyed that he received someone else's certificate.

• Jake is proud that his friend received a certificate.

Multiple Choice

What can the reader tell about the article “A Mess of One’s Own” based on its title?

• The article will most likely advocates for stricter rules on decorating children's rooms.

• The article will most likely focus on the benefits of having children clean their rooms for their future.

• The article will most likely discuss the importance of personal autonomy in maintaining one's space.

• The article will most likely suggest that family time should be spent arguing about cleanliness.

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT an inference based on evidence from the text?

• The author believes that children should be allowed to express themselves through their room decor.

• Young people today have busy schedules, including various extracurricular activities and homework.

• The author suggests that parents should prioritize family time over arguing about cleanliness.

• The students will likely be going on a nature or science exploration involving small objects.

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT an inference based on evidence from the text?

• The author believes that family time is rare and precious due to the busy schedules of both children and adults.

• The teacher handed out blank canvases and an array of vibrant paints to the art class.

• The author thinks that the skills children learn from cleaning their rooms can be acquired through other responsibilities.

• The author suggests that children having a messy room can be seen as a form of relaxation or a retreat from their busy lives.

Hotspot

Read the information in paragraph 2. Which sentences support the idea that kids should be able to make choices about their room? Select TWO correct answers. (Click on all boxes around that sentence)

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author suggests that cleaning teaches kids important life skills?

• A clean room is essential for a child's well-being.

• Children should spend most of their time on household chores.

• Cleaning is the only way for children to contribute to household chores.

• Cleaning fosters independence and imparts valuable skills.