RL.1.b

Description: Key Ideas and Details Read closely to comprehend text. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support inferences drawn from the text.
Maps to Reading Plus skills: 1B

Exemplars

1B: Analyzing Implicit Details

1B: Analyzing Implicit Details

Description: Drawing Conclusions, Making Inferences from information in text

SeeReader
✓ standard met

Selection: G-4

G-4

Grade level: 7
Word count: 1872 words
Author: Mike Buchanan and Diane Lang
Synopsis: A teenager learns to view her life in a new light.
Excerpt: "Will you take me to the park again, even though I ran into the street?" he asked.

"Yes, we'll go to the park, but first we're going to talk Mom into getting us a puppy. Then you won't be scared of dogs."

"Puppies are so cute. I want a puppy!" Lucas cried excitedly.

Question: Why does Olivia think a dog would be a good pet for Lucas?
  1. It would cure his fear of dogs.
  2. It would teach him responsibility.
  3. It would help him communicate better.
  4. It would show him the consequences of his actions.

Writing
✓ standard met

Writing prompt: Explain how prior knowledge helped you infer information from a selection.

Evaluator

Organization: Certica Solutions