Inferencing

Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his music player to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble.
What is Rubin doing?

• looking for his homework 
• searching for his iPod
• Rubin gets in trouble often
• His iPod was stolen 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

“You don’t know what you’re missing,” Jimesha shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party.“Nah, I’m too tired,” Amber said.“Well, suit yourself, but you’ll be sorry,” Jimesha replied.
What is happening?

• Jimesha wants Amber to come out.
• Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
• Jimesha is coming to Amber’s house.
• Amber hasn’t been sleeping very well.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Tre heard footsteps. Someone was following him. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end. He began to quicken his pace, hoping that whoever was behind him wouldn’t notice, but at last he gave in to a run.
What is happening?

• Tre is late for an appointment.
• Tre is afraid.
• Tre is very fast.
• Tre is running to the police station.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Tyler slammed down the phone. Why did Daniel always have to have things his way? Why didn’t he ever listen?

• Tyler regrets speaking so rudely.
• Daniel is always right.
• Daniel asked if Tyler wanted to come over.
• Tyler and Daniel had an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

By the time Rajah arrived at the restaurant, Andrew was sipping on his third soft drink. “I’m so sorry,” she called out when she saw him, pointing to her bare wrist where her watch used to be.
What do you know based on the text?

• Andrew is patient.
• Rajah is late.
• Andrew drinks fast.
• Rajah wants Andrew to loan her his watch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

“I left my gym clothes in mom’s car,” explained Mykayla. The coach shook his head, pointed to the bleachers, and walked away without a word.
What do you know based on the text?

• Mykayla has forgotten her gym clothes before.
• Mykayla hates to dress out for gym.
• The coach does not like Mykayla.
• The coach is getting Mykayla’s gym clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The noisy classroom fell silent as soon as Mrs. Barker stepped through the door. The students shuffled nervously, their eyes darting back and forth from the broom in Gabriel’s hand to the broken light fixture swinging overhead.
What do you know based on the text?

• Mrs. Barker is about to give the students a test.
• Gabriel is cleaning the classroom.
• Gabriel broke the light with the broom.
• Mrs. Barker is really a witch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Dalton twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed he found he could steer it much more easily. “Look, I’m doing it!” he shouted.
What do you know based on the text?

• Dalton just learned to ride a bike.
• Dalton got a job delivering papers.
• Dalton just got a new bike.
• Dalton is very clumsy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1