Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything, so the reader has to figure it out.

What can you infer happened to her coffee?

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:

Jon came home and threw his backpack on the sofa. He took out his report card and tore it in half. He threw it in the trash. What can you INFER about Jon?

"Where did Bubbles go?" little Katie asked. "I'm sure he will show up. Don't worry," Katie's mom said. Katie's mom went upstairs, put fresh water in the bowl and placed the new Bubbles inside. She was sad she could not tell Katie the truth. What can you INFER?

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.

What can you infer about Macey?

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..

What is Alison looking for?

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

As the teacher lectured the class about how important it was to pay attention, Brian found himself staring out the window again. Suddenly, a little boy came up to the window and peeked in. The boy blew a bubble with his gum and it exploded all over his face and the window. Brian began laughing so hard he fell out of his seat. The rest of the class silently stared at him as the teacher walked to his desk.

What can you infer about how the teacher will react?

Use the "Native American History: The Timucua Tribe" passage to answer questions 16 - 20.

Native American History: The Timucua Tribe

The Timucua (tee-MOO-kwah) lived in northern Florida. The Timucua might have been the first Native Americans to interact with the Spanish explorers when they landed in Florida. Early explorers often used the language of the Timucua to talk to other tribes.

The Timucua were skilled hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers. They hunted bear, deer, wild turkey and alligators for food. They cooked the meat over open fires, using smoke to preserve it. They also made a special fishing tool that was a wooden fence which stretched across a stream or river to catch fish. Once the fish swam over the fence in high tide, the fence caught them as the tide went out.

During the mid 1600s, the population of the Timucua tribe began to decrease. Although the Timucua were one of the more peaceful tribes, they would fight back when attacked. Fighting with the English and other tribes hurt them. In addition, entire villages were wiped out by smallpox, a disease carried over by European explorers. As the tribe died out, it is believed that those who survived the disease may have later joined the Seminole tribe.

Based on the passage, Who used the language of the Timucua to communicate with other tribes?

Use the "Native American History: The Timucua Tribe" passage to answer questions 16 - 20.

Native American History: The Timucua Tribe

The Timucua (tee-MOO-kwah) lived in northern Florida. The Timucua might have been the first Native Americans to interact with the Spanish explorers when they landed in Florida. Early explorers often used the language of the Timucua to talk to other tribes.

The Timucua were skilled hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers. They hunted bear, deer, wild turkey and alligators for food. They cooked the meat over open fires, using smoke to preserve it. They also made a special fishing tool that was a wooden fence which stretched across a stream or river to catch fish. Once the fish swam over the fence in high tide, the fence caught them as the tide went out.

During the mid 1600s, the population of the Timucua tribe began to decrease. Although the Timucua were one of the more peaceful tribes, they would fight back when attacked. Fighting with the English and other tribes hurt them. In addition, entire villages were wiped out by smallpox, a disease carried over by European explorers. As the tribe died out, it is believed that those who survived the disease may have later joined the Seminole tribe.

Based on the passage, What kinds of animals did the Timucua hunt for food?

Use the "Native American History: The Timucua Tribe" passage to answer questions 16 - 20.

Native American History: The Timucua Tribe

The Timucua (tee-MOO-kwah) lived in northern Florida. The Timucua might have been the first Native Americans to interact with the Spanish explorers when they landed in Florida. Early explorers often used the language of the Timucua to talk to other tribes.

The Timucua were skilled hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers. They hunted bear, deer, wild turkey and alligators for food. They cooked the meat over open fires, using smoke to preserve it. They also made a special fishing tool that was a wooden fence which stretched across a stream or river to catch fish. Once the fish swam over the fence in high tide, the fence caught them as the tide went out.

During the mid 1600s, the population of the Timucua tribe began to decrease. Although the Timucua were one of the more peaceful tribes, they would fight back when attacked. Fighting with the English and other tribes hurt them. In addition, entire villages were wiped out by smallpox, a disease carried over by European explorers. As the tribe died out, it is believed that those who survived the disease may have later joined the Seminole tribe.

Based on the passage, When did the population of the Timucua tribe decrease?

Use the "Native American History: The Timucua Tribe" passage to answer questions 16 - 20.

Native American History: The Timucua Tribe

The Timucua (tee-MOO-kwah) lived in northern Florida. The Timucua might have been the first Native Americans to interact with the Spanish explorers when they landed in Florida. Early explorers often used the language of the Timucua to talk to other tribes.

The Timucua were skilled hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers. They hunted bear, deer, wild turkey and alligators for food. They cooked the meat over open fires, using smoke to preserve it. They also made a special fishing tool that was a wooden fence which stretched across a stream or river to catch fish. Once the fish swam over the fence in high tide, the fence caught them as the tide went out.

During the mid 1600s, the population of the Timucua tribe began to decrease. Although the Timucua were one of the more peaceful tribes, they would fight back when attacked. Fighting with the English and other tribes hurt them. In addition, entire villages were wiped out by smallpox, a disease carried over by European explorers. As the tribe died out, it is believed that those who survived the disease may have later joined the Seminole tribe.

Based on the passage, Where did the Timucua tribe live?

Use the "Native American History: The Timucua Tribe" passage to answer questions 16 - 20.

Native American History: The Timucua Tribe

The Timucua (tee-MOO-kwah) lived in northern Florida. The Timucua might have been the first Native Americans to interact with the Spanish explorers when they landed in Florida. Early explorers often used the language of the Timucua to talk to other tribes.

The Timucua were skilled hunters, gatherers, fishermen and farmers. They hunted bear, deer, wild turkey and alligators for food. They cooked the meat over open fires, using smoke to preserve it. They also made a special fishing tool that was a wooden fence which stretched across a stream or river to catch fish. Once the fish swam over the fence in high tide, the fence caught them as the tide went out.

During the mid 1600s, the population of the Timucua tribe began to decrease. Although the Timucua were one of the more peaceful tribes, they would fight back when attacked. Fighting with the English and other tribes hurt them. In addition, entire villages were wiped out by smallpox, a disease carried over by European explorers. As the tribe died out, it is believed that those who survived the disease may have later joined the Seminole tribe.

Based on the passage, Why did the Timucua tribe die out?