1. I think Kathy felt lonely and possibly frustrated or sad during her first year of school.
How did you make this inference?
Because the text says she found it difficult to make friends due to the language barrier and spent a lot of time alone without anyone else to talk to.
2. I think Kathy had to work harder than the other students when learning to read and write because she was learning in a new language that wasn’t her native tongue.
How did you make this inference?
The text mentions she moved from China to Australia at age six and struggled with the language barrier, which implies reading and writing in English would be more challenging for her than for native speakers.
3. Yes, I think Kathy’s friend enjoyed sharing Kathy’s lunch.
How did you make this inference?
Because after sharing lunch once, they became best friends and continued sharing lunch for the rest of the year, which suggests the friend appreciated the gesture and enjoyed the experience.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of making inferences worksheet high school.
