Inferences & Context Clues
Mr. O is yawning. We can infer that....
He is tired.
What jobs do Portico's parents have?
His dad is a trashman and his mom cuts hair
What are the names of the Super Space Warriors?
Mater and Pater
Why did Herbert Singletary move to Skylight Gardens?
His mom got divorced and married someone who lived at Skylight Gardents
How old was Jason Reynolds when he read his first book?
17
"Once Portico was pulled off Herbert Singletary by his parents, they hauled him back upstairs." Use context clues to figure out what hauled means.
How did Portico break the plate that his parents were fighting over?
With the Portico Punch which was actually a kick
What do the names of the Super Space Warriors stand for?
Father and Mother
How did Herbert ruin Super Space Warriors for Portico and Zola?
What type of book is Stuntboy in the Meantime?
A graphic novel
At the block party Portico says "the burnt hot dogs were passed out. The soggy burgers too." What can we infer about how Portico feels about block party food?
He isn't a fan.
How did Portico's dad help out the block party?
He used his special wrench to open the fire hydrant so all the kids could play in the water
Why aren't the Super Space Warriors so super?
They are always fighting
Where does Herbert spend most of his time? Where does the 1/2 door lead to?
The boiler room
When was Stuntboy in the Meantime published?
2021
What are context clues?
Hints an author gives to help with a difficult word.
How did Portico's parents feel about him fighting Herbert Singletary the Worst?
His dad thought he did the right thing because he was defending Zola. His mom thought he should have gotten an adult.
Who are the Super Space Warriors fighting?
The Iritators
Who is Herbert's stepdad?
Soup - the Superintendent
Where did Raul the Third grow up?
Village Two apartments, apartment G-1
What does it mean to infer?
To figure something out based on evidence and what you know. It isn't stated directly.
What does Herbert think is happening to Portico's parents?
He thinks they are going to get a divorce.
What did Zola and Portico like best about the ending of the Super Space Warriors movie?
They don't know - they fell asleep and never saw it.
Why did Portico and Zola go to visit Herbert at the 1/2 door?
They needed to return his earring.
Who is the illustrator for Stuntboy in the Meantime?
Raul the Third