Let’s go through each question one by one, using clues from the story to make smart guesses — that’s what “making inferences” means!
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1. How do you think Kathy felt during her first year of school?
Kathy probably felt lonely and maybe a little sad or left out.
*How did you make this inference?*
The story says she “spent a lot of time alone, without anyone else to talk to.” That tells us she didn’t have friends yet, which can feel lonely. Also, it was hard for her because of the language barrier — so she might have felt frustrated or scared too.
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2. Why do you think Kathy had to work harder than the other students when learning to read and write?
Because English wasn’t her first language — she grew up speaking Chinese in China.
*How did you make this inference?*
The story says she moved from China to Australia at age six, and at first she found it hard to make friends “because of the language barrier.” That means she didn’t know English well yet. So reading and writing in English would be much harder for her than for kids who already spoke English at home.
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3. Do you think Kathy’s friend enjoyed sharing Kathy’s lunch?
Yes, I think the friend enjoyed it.
*How did you make this inference?*
The story says they “became best friends and ended up sharing lunch for the rest of the year.” If the friend didn’t like the food, she probably wouldn’t keep sharing lunches with Kathy all year long. Plus, becoming best friends suggests they liked being together — including eating together!
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Final Answer:
1. Kathy likely felt lonely and maybe sad or left out during her first year of school. We know this because the story says she spent a lot of time alone and had trouble talking to others due to the language barrier.
2. Kathy had to work harder because English wasn’t her first language — she came from China and was still learning how to read and write in English. The story mentions the “language barrier,” which explains why schoolwork was tougher for her.
3. Yes, Kathy’s friend probably enjoyed sharing her lunch. They became best friends and kept sharing lunch all year — if the friend didn’t like it, she wouldn’t have kept doing it!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inference worksheet for high school.
