Street Child - Chapter 2 - Inference questions

This resource contains a carefully designed set of inference questions and model answers based on Chapter 2 of Street Child by Berlie Doherty. These questions encourage students to look beyond what is explicitly stated in the text, drawing conclusions about character emotions, motivations, relationships, and the atmosphere of the setting. Each question is supported by a model answer to demonstrate how to infer meaning using textual evidence.

Inference questions help pupils dig deeper into the story, encouraging them to interpret subtle clues and read between the lines.

By exploring how characters feel and why they act as they do, students develop a greater understanding of human behaviour and emotional nuance.

Model answers guide pupils in how to support their ideas with evidence, helping them write more thoughtful and textually rooted answers.

These questions lay the groundwork for literary analysis by focusing on character development, tone, and subtext - skills essential for higher-level reading and writing.

Open-ended questions provide great opportunities for paired talk, group work, or whole-class discussions that explore different interpretations.

The pack is ready to use for lessons, guided reading, homework, or interventions, and can be easily adapted to suit different year groups and ability levels.