Sharks
What type of shark was described in the passage as fast and powerful?
The great white shark.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A time when huge dust storms hit the Great Plains during the 1930s.
If a boy carries an umbrella and wears boots, what can you infer about the weather?
It is raining or going to rain.
A character slams the door and stomps across the room. What can you infer about their mood?
They are angry or upset.
If people move to a city during a factory boom, what can you infer about their jobs?
They are looking for work in factories.
Why do scientists study sharks?
To learn about their role in the ocean and to protect them.
Why did so many families leave the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl?
They could no longer farm and needed work elsewhere.
A girl yawns and falls asleep on the bus. What can you infer?
She is tired or didn’t get enough sleep.
A girl hides her report card and avoids her parents. What can you infer?
She probably got bad grades and doesn’t want them to see.
During the Dust Bowl, families left their farms. What can you infer about life on the farms?
It was very hard and unsustainable.
What danger do sharks face from humans?
Overfishing and hunting.
What problems did the dust storms cause for farmers?
Crops died, animals suffered, and farms failed.
If someone is shivering and wearing a heavy coat, what can you infer about the temperature?
It is cold outside.
A boy practices basketball every day until dark. What can you infer about him?
He is determined or wants to improve his skills.
If soldiers wrote letters home about missing family, what can you infer about their experiences?
They were lonely and wanted comfort from home.
From the passage, what can we infer about sharks’ role in the ocean?
They help keep the balance in the ecosystem.
From the passage, what can we infer about how families felt when they left their homes?
They were sad and uncertain about the future.
A student doesn’t eat lunch but always looks tired and hungry. What can you infer about their situation?
They may not have enough food at home.
In a story, a family packs their car with boxes and looks sad. What can you infer?
They are moving and don’t want to leave.
When people lined up at soup kitchens during the Great Depression, what can you infer?
Many people were poor and hungry.
What is one reason people might misunderstand sharks?
Movies and media often make them seem scarier than they really are.
What lesson can we infer about caring for the land from the Dust Bowl?
Poor farming methods can harm the land, so it’s important to protect it.
A person is running late and keeps checking their watch. What can you infer about how they feel?
They are nervous, worried, or impatient.
A character blushes and avoids eye contact when someone walks in. What can you infer about them?
They might be embarrassed, shy, or
If a leader gives many speeches to inspire people during a hard time, what can you infer about their role?
They are trying to give hope and keep morale up.