Predictions/Inferences

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how  Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

• Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.
• Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.
• Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.
• Tim is moving to California with his family.

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Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

• Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.
• Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.
• There are many breeds of dogs.
• Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

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Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:

• Mosquitoes bit Rachel
• Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
• Rachel fell in poison ivy

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him.  The engine is loud and the brakes squeak at every stop.  
Where is Sam?

• at school
• on an airplane
• on a school bus
• in a car

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A prediction is an

• educated guess about the future
• educated guess about the present
• educated guess about the past
• No idea

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Predictions can be wrong

• True
• False

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"You don't deserve to go to the movies," said father. "Your brother worked hard cleaning the closet, but you didn't help at all." 
"I know I should have helped," said Linda, "but I became so interested in my book that I forgot. I promise to help next time."

• Linda's father cleaned the closed.
• Linda liked the book she was reading.
• Linda said she would help next time.
• Linda's father forgave her.

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"Dude, are you hungry?"
"Yup sure am."
"Wanna get food?"
"Sure do."
We can predict these two guys are going to

• go get food
• keep talking about being hungry
• go to class
• call a delivery company to bring food

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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