The Sunflower Patch - Making Inferences in Literary Text (Grade 6)

The passage directly states, 'He held out a small paper packet. "Here. These are sunflower seeds."'

The text describes Giulia as feeling that gardens are 'empty' after her grandmother's death. Her quiet, uncertain response, 'I guess,' infers that she is still dealing with her sadness and is not yet hopeful about the garden.

The first paragraph states, 'Her grandma had loved digging in the soil, her hands always covered in earth.' This is a direct detail from the text.

This task requires analyzing Giulia's actions and feelings to see how they changed over time. Kicking stones, mumbling, and feeling emptiness show her initial sadness. Smiling, feeling a connection, and expressing that it 'feels good' show her growth and healing at the end.

The passage states that Peyton tells Giulia, 'They just need a little time.' This is a direct quote from the text.

This question requires students to compare her dialogue at the beginning and end. Her initial statement shows reluctance, while her final one shows genuine happiness. This change demonstrates her emotional growth and healing process.

Each line of dialogue reveals an underlying emotion. 'My mom made me come' shows Giulia's initial unwillingness. Peyton's line 'They just need a little time' is meant to be encouraging. His exclamation 'You have a sprout' shares in Giulia's success. Giulia's final line, 'It does feel good,' shows her change of heart.