Inference Text Evidence from Text Evidence from Text Evidence from
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Juan enjoys both soccer and (Paragraph 1) “Juan was (Paragraph 9) “He looked (Paragraph 16) “Juan
sewing, but at first he feels proud that people wanted down, frowning. ‘I think I grinned. ‘Mine is one-
embarrassed to show his mother’s creations to should go outside and practice of-a-kind, but I happen
interest in sewing because be a part of their soccer with Anthony.’ … ‘If to know the designer
he worries what his friends celebrations and Anthony saw me using a personally.’”
will think. memories.” sewing machine, he’d go
berserk.’”
Possible Inference 1:
Juan enjoys sewing and wants to be good at it, but he worries about what others (especially
his friends) will think.
Text Evidence Explanation
“Juan sighed and rested his chin in one hand as he Shows he’s distracted by his interest in
flipped absently through the magazine.” sewing, not just soccer.
“He threw his magazine on the floor and was in Mom’s Shows his eagerness to help with sewing
chair in record time.” — he’s excited to try it.
“‘If Anthony saw me using a sewing machine, he’d go Shows he’s embarrassed or afraid of being
berserk.’” teased.
Summary:
Juan secretly loves sewing, but he’s afraid others might make fun of him for it.
Possible Inference 2:
Juan is proud of his mom’s sewing skills and wants to learn from her.
Text Evidence Explanation
“Juan was proud that people wanted his mother’s Shows admiration and pride.
creations to be a part of their celebrations and
memories.”
“‘I can help you baste… I’ve watched you do it a He’s eager to take part in her work and
million times.’” learn.
“‘It took me years to develop my technique and Shows he’s becoming skilled because
after a few months—you’re already an ace,’ Mom he’s practiced and cares about doing
said.” well.
Summary:
Juan respects his mom’s craft and wants to follow in her footsteps.
Possible Inference 3:
Juan discovers that sewing can be creative and fulfilling, just like soccer.
Text Evidence Explanation
“When he showed the pages to Mom, she nodded Shows he’s expressing creativity through
approvingly.” design.
“He fell asleep wondering what it would be like Reveals that sewing has inspired his
to be a professional designer.” imagination and future dreams.
“‘Mine is one-of-a-kind, but I happen to know Indicates pride and confidence in his
the designer personally.’” creation.
Summary:
Juan realizes that sewing allows him to be creative, and he’s proud of what he can make — it
becomes as enjoyable to him as soccer.
Possible Inference 4:
Juan feels torn between two interests — soccer and sewing — but learns he doesn’t have to
choose just one.
Text Evidence Explanation
“He glanced up from his magazine…‘I can Balances soccer interest with sewing
help you baste.’” curiosity.
“‘I think I should go outside and practice Shows conflict — he feels pressured to
soccer with Anthony.’” choose soccer.
“He made a pillow shaped like a soccer ball.” Combines both interests, showing harmony
between the two.
Summary:
Juan learns that his love of soccer and sewing can coexist — he doesn’t have to give up one
passion for the other.