ELA Practice Standard: 6.2.7 opinion/inference

1. ELA PracticeStandard: 6.2.7 opinion/inference

2. What is inference? a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

3. Day 1 Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Manyara and Nyasha were the names of Mufaro’s beautiful daughters. Manyara was almost always in a bad temper. She teased her sister whenever their father’s back was turned, and she had been heard to say, “Someday, Nyasha, I will be a queen, and you will be a servant in my household.” “If that should come to pass,” Nyasha responded, “I will be pleased to serve you. But why do you say such things? You are clever and strong and beautiful. Why are you so unhappy?” “Because everyone talks about how kind you are, and they praise everything you do,” Manyara replied. “I’m certain that Father loves you best. But when I am queen, everyone will know that your silly kindness is only weakness.”

4. Day 1 Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Which emotion best describes Manyara? anger kindness jealousy confident

5. Day 1 Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Which of the following is NOT an opinion from the passage? a. “Because everyone talks about how kind you are.” b. “I’m certain that Father loves you best.” c. “Why are you so unhappy?” d. “Someday, Nyasha, I will be a queen, and you will be a servant in my household.”

6. Day 2Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Mufaro knew nothing of how Manyara treated Nyasha. Nyasha was too considerate of her father’s feelings to complain, and Manyara was always careful to behave herself when Mufaro was around. Early one morning, a messenger from the city arrived. The king wanted a wife. Mufaro called his daughters to him. “It would be an honor if one of you were chosen. Prepare yourselves for a journey to the city.” “Father," Manyara said sweetly, “it would be painful for us to leave you, especially Nyasha. Send me. I am strong. Let Nyasha be happy here with you.” Mufaro beamed with pride. “The king has asked for the most worthy and beautiful. I cannot send you alone. Only a king can choose between two such worthy daughters.”

7. Day 2Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Which adjective best describes Manyara’s response in this passage? a. proud b. manipulative c. honest d. considerate

8. Day 2Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Which of the following might describe Manyara’s immediate response to her father’s actions? Frustration because she did not get her way Happiness because the king will choose, not the people in the village Disappointment because Nyasha will have to leave her father Satisfaction because Father is sending them both to the city

9. Day 3Mama Panya’s Pancakes Mama Panya sang as she kicked sand with her bare feet, dousing the breakfast fire.“Adika, hurry up,” she called cheerfully. “Today, we go to market.”“Surprise! I’m one step ahead of you, Mama.” Adika stood in the doorway, dressed in his finest shirt and cleanest shorts. “I’m ready.” Now Mama Panya had to hurry. After storing her pots, gathering her bag and slipping her feet into her sandals, Mama Panya called, “I’m ready too, Adika. Where are you?”“Here I am, Mama – two steps ahead of you.” He sat under the baobab tree, Mama Panya’s walking stick in hand.

10. Day 3Mama Panya’s Pancakes “Why, yes you are.” She accepted the stick and led them down the road. “What will you get at the market, Mama?”“Oh, a little bit and a little bit more.”“Are you making pancakes today, Mama?”“You are a smart one. I guess I can’t surprise you.”“Yay! How many pancakes will you make?” Mama held two coins folded in the cloth tied around her waist. “A little bit and a little bit more.”

11. Day 3Mama Panya’s Pancakes Which of the following is an opinion from the passage?A – “Adika stood in the doorway, dressed in his finest shirt and cleanest shorts.”B – “He sat under the baobab tree, Mama Panya’s walking stick in hand.”C – “Mama Panya sang as she kicked sand with her bare feet, dousing the breakfast fire.”D – “After storing her pots, gathering her bag and slipping her feet into sandals, Mama Panya called, “I’m ready too, Adika. Where are you?”

12. Day 3Mama Panya’s Pancakes Which of Adika’s actions proves he is excited to go to market?A – Mama is talking to Adika about going to the market.B – Adika is ready before his mother.C – Adika sat under the baobab tree.D – Adika saying he is one step ahead of his mother.

13. They headed home.“How many people did we invite for pancakes tonight?” Adika, skipping two steps ahead, sang his reply, “All of our friends, Mama.” Mama piled small twigs and sticks into the firepit. Adika ran to fetch a pail of water. Mama crushed the chili pepper in a pot, while Adika added some water. She stirred in all the flour, seeing there would be none to save. Mama poured a dollop into the oiled pan on fire. Day 4 Mama Panya’s Pancakes

14. Sawandi and Naiman were the first to arrive shouting, “Hodi!” Adika called, “Karibu” to welcome them. They carried two leather drinking-gourds filled with milk and a small pail of butter. “Mama Panya, we have extra from our cattle.” Mzee Odolo came soon after. “Old-man river has given us three fish today.” Gamila arrived with a plantain bunch perched on her head. “They go very well with pancakes.” Bibi and Bwana Zawenna brought a package filled with more flour and handed it to Adika. “Store this away for later.” When Rafiki Kaya arrived, she brought handfuls of salt and cardamom spice, along with her thumb piano. Day 4 Mama Panya’s Pancakes

15. And the feast began, as they sat under the baobab tree to eat Mama Panya’s pancakes. Afterward, Kaya played the thumb piano and Mzee Odolo sang slightly off key. Adika whispered with gleam in his eyes and a smile on his face, “I know you will make pancakes again soon, Mama.” She smiled. “Yes, Adika, you’re one step ahead of me.” Day 4 Mama Panya’s Pancakes

16. Day 4Mama Panya’s Pancakes Which of the following is an opinion from the passage?A – “And the feast began, as they sat under the baobab tree to eat Mama Panya’s pancakes.”B – “‘I know you will make pancakes again soon, Mama.’”C – “Gamila arrived with a plantain bunch perched on her head.”D – “Adika ran to fetch a pail of water.”

17. Day 4Mama Panya’s Pancakes Which example does NOT show that Mama Panya is happy after the pancake feast?A – "Yes, Adika, you're one step ahead of me."B – "I know you will make pancakes soon, Mama."C – "How many people did we invite for pancakes tonight?" D – And the feast began, as they sat under the baobab tree to eat Mama Panya's pancakes. E - A and B F - C and D

18. Day 5 REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

19. A – I am looking forward to attending your graduation.B – sincerely yours,C – Mary WilsonD – No mistakesB – 52% - correct answerD – 41% - wrong answer

20. During the reign of queen Elizabeth, people liked to go to plays.A – Reign of Queen ElizabethB – reign of Queen ElizabethC – reign of queen elizabethD – No mistakesB – 50% - correct answerA – 49% - wrong answer

21. After reading this passage, a student wants to learn more about statues such as the Statue of Liberty. Which of these phrases would best help narrow the results when using an Internet search engine?A – famous AmericansB – American immigrantsC – symbols of freedom in AmericaD – historical monuments in AmericaD – 57% - correct answerC – 33% - wrong answer

22. Jeremiah is writing a report about the history of holiday traditions. He is using the Internet to conduct research. Here are the first four websites displayed on his computer screen. Which of these most likely has the kind of information that he needs for his report?A – The Holiday Food GuideEnjoy delicious holiday food creations…www.holidayfood.comB – Holiday Rituals and PracticesDocumenting the celebrations practices of holidays around the world…www.holidaypractices.comC – Modern HolidayResearch on the latest holiday trends…www.holidaytoday.comD – Party DancesA video library of contemporary dances…www.holidaydance.comB – 66% - correct answerC – 21% - wrong answer

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