Do Now #13 7th grade

April 12 & 13 See if you can infer an implied or hidden message in the following selection. Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. 1. Which probably happened? After answering, explain how you know. a. Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts. b. Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning. c. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain. d. Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

April 17 & 18 Inferencing I just can’t figure them out. Sometimes I get so frustrated. Like when I ask the file to save, and I come back and hour later and it has erased my paper. Those are the things that just irritate me. I also can’t stand all these goofy names, ‘mouse’, ‘web surfing’, who ever made up such nonsense. What is frustrating this man? What clues helped you figure this out?

April 19 & 20 “Early Riser” Plus I ride a big tractor I’m not close to my neighbors, and grow lots of stuff; but I have lots of friends. like corn, wheat and cotton – I take care of them; feed them – My job’s pretty tough. my work never ends. I get sore, I get tired, Of course most of my friends but once I’m all healed, are on four legs, not two. I can boast that I’ve been But they give me great presents out-standing in my field. like milk, eggs and glue. Read the following poem and infer what occupation (job) they are talking about. Who Am I?

April 21 & 24 No, Honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, I’ll be back soon. 3. What is the message? After answering, explain how you know. a. I don’t want a gift. b. Buy me a new car. c. The mall is fun. d. I’ll carry a bucket for you.

May 1 & 2 Taylor and Christine were standing by their lockers at school. "So what did you do last night?" Taylor asked. Christine yelled back, "What did you say?" You can infer.... What clues helped you figure this out?