1. How do you think Kathy felt during her first year of school?
Kathy likely felt lonely, isolated, and possibly frustrated or sad during her first year of school.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because the text states she found it difficult to make friends due to the language barrier, spent a lot of time alone without anyone else to talk to, and had to work harder than other students, which suggests she faced significant challenges.
2. Why do you think Kathy had to work harder than the other students when learning to read and write?
Kathy had to work harder because she was learning to read and write in a new language (English), as she was born in China and moved to Australia at age six, meaning her native language was likely Chinese.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because the text mentions the "language barrier" as the reason she found it hard to make friends and that she had to work harder than others to learn to read and write, implying she was learning the language of instruction from scratch.
3. Do you think Kathy’s friend enjoyed sharing Kathy’s lunch?
Yes, I think Kathy’s friend enjoyed sharing Kathy’s lunch.
How did you make this inference?
I inferred this because after Kathy shared her lunch with the student who forgot theirs, the two became best friends and continued sharing lunch for the rest of the year, suggesting the friend appreciated the gesture and liked the food enough to want to share again.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making inferences worksheet 2nd grade.
