Inferencing
History of Tomatoes- What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Italians from Europe brought their love for the tomato to America.
B. Queen Margherita’s request for pizza helped the tomato become popular.
C. The tomato’s popularity increased over time as people learned how to use it.
D. Early explorers brought tomato seeds from their journeys to share with people in Europe.
C. The tomato’s popularity increased over time as people learned how to use it.
Heidi- What is a theme of the passage?
A. Always tell the truth.
B. Find joy in life.
C. Control your anger.
D. Never give up.
B. Find joy in life.
Heidi- Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Her cheeks were burning red and she lay peacefully on her round and chubby arms.
Which two phrases from paragraph 5 help determine the meaning of peacefully?
A."had a happy dream"
B."smiling in her sleep"
C."shaking in the gusts"
D."climbing up the ladder"
E."cheeks were burning red"
A."had a happy dream"
B."smiling in her sleep"
History of Tomatoes- What is the overall structure of the passage?
A. cause and effect
B. chronological order
C. problem and solution
D. compare and contrast
B. chronological order
Heidi- Which quotation describes the setting of the story?
a. "The old fir trees were rustling and a mighty wind was roaring and howling through the treetops."
b. "Uttering a cry of joy, Heidi ran into the middle of the flock, greeting her old friends."
c. "The grandfather milked a full bowl from the white goat, cut a piece of bread for the child, and told her to eat."
d. "She must have had a happy dream, for she was smiling in her sleep."
a. "The old fir trees were rustling and a mighty wind was roaring and howling through the treetops."
Heidi- Which sentence best describes the point of view of the passage?
A. It is written in first person because one of the characters is the narrator of the events.
B. It is written in first person because the author shares vivid details about the setting.
C. It is written in third person because the characters themselves share their thoughts.
D. It is written in third person because the author tells about the characters in the story.
D. It is written in third person because the author tells about the characters in the story.
History of Tomatoes- What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. Tomatoes were poisoning people.
b. Only the poor were allowed to eat tomatoes.
c. Pewter was poisoning people.
d. Rich people thought tomatoes were poisonous, but the poor did not.
d. Rich people thought tomatoes were poisonous, but the poor did not.
History of Tomatoes- Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
But as the popularity of the tomato grew, people started to feel uneasy about the fruit.
Which word could replace the word uneasy without changing the meaning of the sentence?
A. angry
B. excited
C. curious
D. nervous
D. nervous
History of Tomatoes- How does the photograph and caption under paragraph 3 help the reader understand more about the passage?
A. The reader learns why the tomato was considered poisonous.
B. The reader learns the Queen made a special request for a pizza.
C. The reader learns new ideas Europeans had about using tomatoes.
D. The reader learns what toppings are included on a Margherita pizza.
B. The reader learns the Queen made a special request for a pizza.
Heidi- Part A- Which word best describes Heidi’s feelings toward the wind?
A. confused
B. excited
C. frantic
D. furious
Part B- Which sentence best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "She danced and jumped about under the trees, for those sounds made her feel as if a wonderful thing had happened to her." (paragraph 1)
B. "Heidi obeyed and returned instantly." (paragraph 3)
C. "Heidi now sat down on the bench and took her supper." (paragraph 4)
D. "In the middle of the night, the grandfather got up, saying to himself, ‘I am sure she is afraid.’" (paragraph 5)
B. excited
A. "She danced and jumped about under the trees, for those sounds made her feel as if a wonderful thing had happened to her." (paragraph 1)
History of Tomatoes- Which quotation from paragraph 2 shows the reason that peasants were not getting sick from eating tomatoes?
A.“. . . those who were rich to use plates and utensils made from a type of metal called pewter.”
B.“This metal was known for having a high level of lead . . . .”
C.“They used plates and spoons made from wood.”
D.“They enjoyed growing and eating tomatoes.”
C.“They used plates and spoons made from wood.”
Heidi- Which key detail must be included in a summary of the passage?
A. a bowl of goats' milk
B. a shrill whistle
C. strong gusts of wind
D. linen in a cupboard
C. strong gusts of wind
History of Tomatoes- Part A- Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
It was very common during this time for those who were rich to use plates and utensils made from a type of metal called pewter.
What is the meaning of the word utensils as it is used in this sentence?
A. dangerous metals
B. instruments used to eat
C. bags for holding money
D. foods that make you sick
Part B- What quotation helps the reader understand the meaning of utensils?
A. “ate a tomato with a spoon or fork”
B. “could make someone very ill”
C. “many wealthy people who were eating tomatoes”
D. “people nicknamed the tomato, ‘poison apple’”
B. instruments used to eat
A. “ate a tomato with a spoon or fork”
Heidi- Which statement does the illustration best support?
a. "They came up to the grandfather, who held out some salt in his hands to them, as he did every night."
b. "Down from the heights came one goat after another, with Peter in their midst."
c. " Heidi obeyed and returned instantly."
d. "She must have had a happy dream, for she was smiling in her sleep."
b. "Down from the heights came one goat after another, with Peter in their midst."
Which statement about the two passages “A Brief History of Tomatoes” and “Interview with an Expert Tomato Grower” is true?
A.Both are written by people who have experience growing tomatoes.
B.Both are written by people who have knowledge about the history of tomatoes.
C.“Interview with an Expert Tomato Grower” is written by an author who has experience growing tomatoes. “A Brief History of Tomatoes” is written by an author who has collected information about the history of tomatoes.
D.“Interview with an Expert Tomato Grower” is written by an author who has experience making pizzas using special tomatoes. “A Brief History of Tomatoes” is written by an author who has knowledge of how tomatoes came to America.
C.“Interview with an Expert Tomato Grower” is written by an author who has experience growing tomatoes. “A Brief History of Tomatoes” is written by an author who has collected information about the history of tomatoes.
Heidi- Fill in the blanks.
At the beginning of the passage, Heidi is ________ by the roaring of the wind, but later the strong wind causes her to _______ and go inside.
First Blank: (1) disappointed, (2) threatened, or (3) thrilled
Second Blank: (1) happily greet the goats, (2) hurriedly eat her supper, or (3) carefully climb the ladder
(3) thrilled
(2) hurriedly eat her supper
Tell if the details that describe tomatoes are in “A Brief History of Tomatoes”, “Interview with an Expert Tomato Grower,” or Both.
1. Tomatoes should be planted when the threat of frost has passed.
2. People can have fun growing tomatoes.
3. Tomatoes were once feared because people thought they were poisonous.
1. Tomatoes should be planted when the threat of frost has passed. - Interview with an Expert
2. People can have fun growing tomatoes. - Both
3. Tomatoes were once feared because people thought they were poisonous. - History of Tomatoes
Heidi- Read the sentence from paragraph 1.
Down from the heights came one goat after another, with Peter in their midst.
Select the sentence from paragraph 1 that uses a word similar in meaning to the word midst.
A. "The old fir-trees were rustling and a mighty wind was roaring and howling through the tree-tops."
B. "She danced and jumped about under the trees, for those sounds made her feel as if a wonderful thing had happened to her."
C. "Uttering a cry of joy, Heidi ran into the middle of the flock, greeting her old friends."
D. "When they had all reached the hut, they stopped on their way and two beautiful slender goats came out of the herd."
C. "Uttering a cry of joy, Heidi ran into the middle of the flock, greeting her old friends."
Heidi- What helps the reader determine that "Heidi" is prose?
a. It has lines.
b. It has punctuation.
c. It has paragraphs.
d. It has stage directions.
c. It has paragraphs.
Heidi- The opening setting of the passage is ________, and the setting at the end of the passage is _________ while ___________.
1st Blank: (1) a wooded hillside, (2) a backyard with trees, or (3) a riverbank with grazing goats
2nd Blank: (1) a shed, (2) a barn, or (3) a small hut
3rd Blank: (1) a storm rages outside, (2) the moon remains dim, or (3) lightning brightens the bedroom
(1) a wooded hillside
(3) a small hut
(1) a storm rages outside
History of Tomatoes- Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
Then, in 1889, the Queen of Italy brought even more popularity to the tomato.
The Queen made the tomato popular because when she __________, everyone wanted to _________.
Choices 1- (1) grew tomatoes, (2) enjoyed pizza, or (3) used tomato sauce
Choices 2- (1) cook like she did, (2) eat like the queen, or (3) try to plant a garden
(2) enjoyed pizza
(2) eat like the queen
Heidi- Select three sentences that should be included in a summary of the story.
a. It was evening time.
b. Heidi was full of joy seeing the goats.
c. Grandfather fed the goats salt.
d. Heidi ate dinner in the windy weather while Grandfather put up the goats.
e. There was a wild storm that night.
f. Grandfather got up.
g. Heidi had a good dream.
b. Heidi was full of joy seeing the goats.
d. Heidi ate dinner in the windy weather while Grandfather put up the goats.
e. There was a wild storm that night.
Heidi- What is the meaning of the word carressed in paragraph 1?
a. hug excitedly
b. pet softly
c. feed salt
d. push away
b. pet softly
History of Tomatoes- Match the cause to the effect:
Causes:
1. People were poisoned by lead from eating tomatoes on pewter plates.
2. Italians moved to America.
3. A pizza maker wanted to celebrate the Queen’s visit.
Effects:
4. The Margherita pizza was invented.
5. People became fearful of tomatoes.
6. People learned tomatoes could be used in different ways.
1-5
2-6
3-4
History of Tomatoes- What is the purpose of the last two paragraphs?
a. They provide a sequence for the last event.
b. They explain the effects of Margherita pizza on the rest of the world.
c. They describe Queen Margherita and compare her to other queens.
d. They explain a solution to a problem described earlier in the passage.
d. They explain a solution to a problem described earlier in the passage.