Holes

= HOLES, by Louis Sachar=

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=Inferences for Holes Due October 29 (Deeney)=

For this assignment, you will choose __three__ parts of Holes where an inference in required. You will put the page number/text, the inference that needs to be made, and the text and/or background information we need to make that inference. You can use a chart like the one below, or simply type out in narrative style. Two examples are given for you.

Please include three different kinds of inferences. In other words, if you're using one where we must infer something based on an italicized word, use something other than an italicized word in your other examples. Make sure that you are specific.

Please avoid very low level inferences. For example, if a character is crying, inferring the character's feelings is fairly easy. We know from background knowledge that crying usually means someone is sad/upset. Of course the text could mean crying for joy, which would be a little higher level as it wouldn't be the usual response. Warden is some fierce/evil person; one needs to be careful of Warden || Hammock stretched b/t two trees Campers forbidden... Hammock belongs to Warden ||  || Hot days would be nice to lay in hammock under trees (shade is cool on hot days) If people are forbidden, they can't "owns" can mean literally (has bought), or figuratively (is boss of) || He's denying someone who needs help. ||  || Empathy is the ability to relate to others Compassion is sympathy for those who want/need help Synonyms for the idea lacking feeling ("hard" and "tough") || "God will punish you!" The scene takes place 110 years in the past (in beginning of chapter). ||  || African Americans were not treated equally 110 years ago/ it was not accepted to have biracial relationships. Punishment means you have done something bad and need to face consequences. ||
 * Name || Page, Text || Inference that needs to be made || Text Information needed to make the inference ||  || Background Information needed ||
 * Dr. D. || 3: "now IT is...." || CGL is a dry, flat wasteland || No lake at CGL, __once was__, __now__... ||  || comparison of two things (before, now) ||
 * Dr. D. || 3: The Warden owns the shade || Warden won't let anyone lay in hammock;
 * Carly Oguschewitz || 1. Page 82: "I want to learn to read and write," said Zero..."Sorry," said Stanley again. His muscles and hands weren't the only parts of his body that had toughened over the past several weeks. His heart had hardened as well." || Stanley is starting to have less compassion and empathy for others. || He has "toughened"/ his heart was "hardened."
 * Carly Oguschewitz || 2. Page 110: "He took hold of both of her hands, and kissed her...At that moment, however, Hattie Parker stepped out of the general store. They didn't see her, but she saw them. She pointed her quivering finger in their direction and whispered, "God will punish you!" || Kate and Sam have a forbidden relationship because Sam is an African American. || They are being condemned after seen kissing.
 * Carly Oguschewitz || 3. Page 140: "They were not to let Zero drink any water. When he returned, he was to be brought directly to her. She examined her fingernails again and said, "It's almost time for me to paint my nails again." || The Warden is planning to hurt/severely punish Zero when he return. || The nail polish the Warden uses is from snake venom/ severely hurts who it touches (She scratched Mr. Sir with it in previous chapter).

Zero is defying her authority and ran away - needs to be punished. ||  || Snake venom can be poisonous to people/ kill them. Consequences for your actions. Cruel/unusual punishment. ||