Making Inferences: Nature's Medicine

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

1. 1. Why was Julie not able to focus on her studies?

• Because she was feeling stressed and unwell.

• Because she was distracted by noise.

• Because she had completed her studies.

• Because she was not interested in studying.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

2. 2. What did Julie do to help herself feel better?

• She talked to a friend.

• She ignored her feelings.

• She went for a walk.

• She did nothing.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

3. 3. How did spending time in nature help Julie?

• It made her feel refreshed and recharged.

• It made her feel tired.

• It made her feel angry.

• It made her feel bored.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

4. 4. Julie felt refreshed and recharged at the end of the day because ______________________________.

• she spent time outside in nature and with her friend

• she skipped all her meals

• she stayed indoors all day watching TV

• she worked continuously without any breaks

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

5. 5. Based on this story, what can the reader infer about Julie in the beginning of the story?

• Julie often gets fresh air by stepping out onto her porch.

• Julie is feeling tired and overwhelmed.

• Julie does not enjoy being outside alone.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

6. 6. What is the overarching theme of this passage?

• Nature is the best medicine.

• Growing up is a challenge for everyone.

• Laziness can have negative consequences.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

7. 7. Which of the following is evidence from the text that supports the overarching theme that nature is the best medicine?

• Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore.

• During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree.

• Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

8. 8. Which detail from the passage leads you to the conclusion that getting outside helped Julie feel better?

• At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged.

• Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her.

• It was a beautiful day, so Julie decided to go for a walk.

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

9. 9. Where in the text can you infer that outdoor activities can benefit friendships?

• Paragraph #1

• Paragraph #2

• Paragraph #3

NATURE'S MEDICINE

Julie had not been feeling well lately. For the last few weeks, she had been really busy practicing for the upcoming school play. Julie had also been helping her dad at his hardware store in the afternoons. She had fallen behind in her school work and was really stressed about an upcoming science test. Julie knew that she needed to study. However, she just couldn’t seem to focus. Julie didn’t feel like herself anymore. When she woke up on Saturday morning, she knew it was time to make a change. After breakfast, Julie stepped out onto her front porch. The fresh air on her face made her feel energized. It was a beautiful fall day, so Julie decided to go for a walk. During her walk she saw birds fluttering from tree to tree. She also spent time watching a family of squirrels gather acorns. Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her. That afternoon, Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake. While they were there, they talked and soaked up the sun as they sat on the dock. Julie had missed her friend and spending time with her. At the end of the day, Julie felt refreshed and recharged. She was ready to focus on studying for her science test. Getting outside was just what Julie needed to clear her head and help her feel better.

10. 10. Which detail from the passage supports the inference that Julie enjoyed taking a walk?

• Julie and her best friend took a bike ride to a nearby lake.

• Julie smiled as she took in the nature around her.

• Julie was ready to focus on studying for her science test.