1. What type of job does Paul do?
Paul likely works a manual labor job, possibly in construction or farming.
How do you know this?
The text states he comes home with "muddy boots" and "dusty overalls," which are typical attire for jobs involving physical work outdoors.
2. Describe Alice:
Alice is organized, detail-oriented, and has high standards for cleanliness and appearance within the home.
What in the text supports your description?
She leaves a new garbage bag for Paul every morning, insists his boots don't reach the welcome mat, and instructs him to be "presentable" before dinner, indicating she manages household routines and expects specific behaviors.
3. What relationship do Paul and Alice have?
Paul and Alice are likely married or in a long-term domestic partnership.
Why do you feel this way?
They share a home, Alice manages his daily routine (garbage bags, showering), and they eat dinner together, suggesting an intimate, established relationship rather than a casual one.
4. Why is Max upset?
Max is upset because the storm ruined his plans to fly his kite.
How do you know this?
He drops the kite when the thunder strikes, and his mother tries to comfort him by saying they'll find something else to do, implying his original plan was thwarted.
5. What was Mom planning on doing today?
Mom was planning on having a picnic.
What in the text supports your description?
She begins to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter after the storm started, indicating it was prepared for an outing that was now canceled.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences worksheet 1.
