Samantha and Milk— Making Inferences

“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.