Let’s go through each story one by one and figure out who the narrator is based on what they do.
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Story 1:
> I begin the day with my small tools to clean my patient's teeth. I placed the paper bib on her and shined a light down so I could see. I found one cavity! After all the teeth were cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.
- Cleaning teeth → using small tools → finding cavities → giving a toothbrush after cleaning.
- This sounds like someone who works on teeth — that’s a
dentist.
- Cashier? No, they handle money.
- Clown? No, they entertain.
- Teacher? No, they teach kids.
✔ So, #1 =
dentist
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Story 2:
> When I get to work I pass out papers and set up a game for the kids to play. When everyone arrives, we read a story and discuss it. The bell rings and it is time for lunch. I correct some papers and prepare the next lesson.
- Passing out papers → reading stories with kids → correcting papers → preparing lessons.
- That’s definitely a
teacher.
- Doctor? No, they treat sick people.
- Actor? No, they perform.
- Chef? No, they cook.
✔ So, #2 =
teacher
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Story 3:
> I put on my white shirt and begin chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot of boiling broth. I choose some nice herbs and chop them to place into the soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.
- Chopping veggies → making soup → handing it to a waiter.
- This person cooks food in a kitchen — that’s a
chef.
- Teacher? No.
- Police officer? No.
- Actor? No.
✔ So, #3 =
chef
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Story 4:
> Today has been very busy. I replaced a knee and set a broken arm into a cast. Now, I am examining a patient with a sore leg. He may need some medicine. Later, I take off my white coat and stethoscope and relax.
- Replacing knees → setting broken arms → examining patients → wearing a white coat and stethoscope.
- That’s a
doctor (specifically maybe an orthopedic doctor, but “doctor” fits).
- Farmer? No.
- Police officer? No.
- Dentist? They only work on teeth.
✔ So, #4 =
doctor
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Story 5:
> Before the show I practice my lines. I like to look into the mirror and pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and get into my costume. Before the curtain rises, I am nervous but eager to begin performing.
- Practicing lines → pretending → costumes → curtain rising → performing.
- That’s an
actor.
- Doctor? No.
- Teacher? No.
- Clown? Maybe, but clowns are a type of performer — but “actor” is more general and fits better here since they’re doing lines and costumes for a show.
✔ So, #5 =
actor
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Final Answer:
1. dentist
2. teacher
3. chef
4. doctor
5. actor
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of inferences worksheet 4.
