Making Inferences with Those Shoes

What does making an inference involve?

• Focusing only on the facts provided by the author

• Using knowledge to draw conclusions beyond the text

• Ignoring details to simplify the story

• Repeating information exactly as it's presented

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the main character's name in 'Those Shoes'?

• Jeremy

• Mr. Alfrey

• Brandon

• Antonio

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Jeremy desire the most?

• A new basketball

• Trendy shoes

• Winter boots

• A pet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does 'Those Shoes' teach?

• Fashion is more important than practicality

• Always listen to your grandparents

• School is the best place to make friends

• The difference between wants and needs

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Jeremy initially feel about the Velcro shoes from Mr. Alfrey?

• Excited

• Embarrassed

• Indifferent

• Grateful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What emotion does Jeremy feel when gripping his pencil tightly?

• Surprise

• Frustration

• Joy

• Confusion

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Jeremy want his toes to fall off?

• It's a game he plays

• He dislikes his shoes

• Because the shoes are too tight

• He wants new toes

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What helps Jeremy make his final decision about the shoes?

• A conversation with his grandmother

• A dream he had

• Seeing Antonio's taped shoes

• Advice from Mr. Alfrey

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Jeremy ultimately do with the shoes?

• Keeps them for himself

• Gives them to Antonio

• Sells them

• Throws them away

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Jeremy feel after giving the shoes to Antonio?

• Angry

• Regretful

• Happy

• Confused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3