Holiday Inferences
Anna smiled when she opened her gift. Why might she smile?
She liked the gift / She was excited.
The snow was powdery. What does “powdery” mean?
Soft and dry.
“The Christmas lights danced on the tree.”
What does this description tell you about the lights?
The lights moved or flickered in a way that made them seem lively.
What holiday is being celebrated?
Christmas
Stuttering is a problem that affects what part of communication?
Speech
A snowman is melting in the sun. Why might someone be sad about this?
They worked hard on it / It will disappear.
The night sky was glimmering with stars. What does “glimmering” mean?
Shining faintly / Sparkling.
“The wind howled like a wolf in the night.”
What does this sentence tell you about the wind?
The wind was very strong and loud.
Name two things the family did to prepare for Christmas.
Decorated the tree / Hung stockings / Placed cookies and milk
True or False: People who stutter sometimes repeat sounds or words.
True
Someone wears mittens, a scarf, and a coat in winter. Why?
To stay warm / To protect from frostbite.
The sleigh creaked as it slid over the snow. What does “creaked” mean?
Made a long, high sound.
“Jack Frost nipped at our noses.”
What does this tell you about the weather?
It was very cold outside, enough to feel sharp or biting.
Why might Emma and her brother play near the fireplace instead of outside?
It could be too cold outside / They want to stay warm / They are enjoying the cozy indoors
Name one common thing people can do to help someone who stutters.
Listen patiently / Give time to speak / Don’t interrupt
A child gives their friend a handmade ornament. Why?
To show kindness / To celebrate friendship.
The icy lake was treacherous. What does “treacherous” mean?
Dangerous / Risky.
You see a wrapped gift under the tree labeled “For Emma.”
Predict what might happen next.
Emma will open the gift and be excited or surprised.
How do the details in the passage show that the family enjoys the holiday?
They carefully decorated the tree, hung stockings, played together, and prepared treats for Santa, showing excitement and care
True or False: Stuttering is caused by being nervous or shy.
False
A family donates toys to children in need during the holidays. Why?
To help others / To spread holiday cheer.
The storm was relentless through the night. What does “relentless” mean?
Never stopping / Continuous.
“The presents under the tree looked like mountains.”
Explain what this sentence shows about the amount of presents.
There were a lot of presents; they were piled high and looked very big.
Predict what the family might do next after heading to bed.
Santa might come to deliver presents / The family might wake up in the morning to open gifts
Which of these are facts about stuttering? (Select all that apply)
A) It can be helped with speech therapy
B) Everyone who stutters is nervous
C) It can involve repeating sounds or pausing
D) It is a disorder of speech
A) It can be helped with speech therapy
C) It can involve repeating sounds or pausing
D) It is a disorder of speech