Samantha and Milk— Making Inferences — Reading Comprehension
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“Samantha and the Empty Milk” is a concise Grade 3 reading passage aligned to CCSS RL.3.1, focusing on how readers use clues to make logical inferences. Students notice Samantha’s empty milk carton and choice to drink water, then answer comprehension and inference multiple choice questions that require evidence from the text. The lesson is audio integrated so learners can listen as they read, supporting multilingual students and developing fluency. The activity is interactive, features auto-graded MCQs, and is easily assessable for formative data. Teachers can assign it through any LMS to support centers, homework, or independent practice. Keywords for search and planning include: reading passage, inference, RL.3.1, grade 3 ELA, multiple choice questions, comprehension, audio integrated, interactive, LMS assignable, vocabulary. Use this resource to reinforce inference-making, text evidence, and cause-and-effect reasoning in a short, engaging format.
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Samantha opened the refrigerator and frowned. She pulled out the empty milk carton and looked at the box of cereal on the counter. Then she poured herself a glass of water instead.
What was inside the refrigerator?
A full milk cartonAn empty milk cartonA box of cerealA glass of water
What did Samantha end up drinking?
MilkWaterJuiceSoda
Why did Samantha frown?
She was upset the milk was goneShe didn’t like cerealShe wanted to drink waterShe was tired
What can we infer about Samantha’s original plan?
She wanted to eat cereal with milkShe was planning to make a sandwichShe wanted to drink water the whole timeShe wanted to put the milk away
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