Chidi's Big Dream

🎯 What You'll Learn

You will learn to make inferences — figuring out things the story does not say directly by using clues.

🌟 Let's Start

Sometimes a story does not tell you everything. You have to be a detective and figure some things out yourself! This is called making an inference. Let us practise with Chidi's story.

📚 The Story

Chidi sat in the classroom looking out the window. His eyes were wide and shining. On his desk, he had drawn pictures of buildings — tall ones, short ones, bridges, and even a stadium.

When the teacher asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" every child answered. Some said doctor, some said teacher, some said pilot.

When it was Chidi's turn, he stood up and said proudly, "I want to design buildings that will make Nigeria proud. Like the ones I see in Lagos, but even bigger and more beautiful!"

His classmates clapped. The teacher smiled and said, "You should study hard in mathematics and science, Chidi. Those subjects will help you reach your dream."

That evening, Chidi asked his father for a ruler and pencil. He spent hours drawing a house with perfect straight lines. His little sister watched in amazement.

🎮 Let's Practice

1. What does Chidi want to be when he grows up? (The story does not say the exact job title — you need to infer it.)
2. How do you know Chidi is serious about his dream? What clues does the story give?
3. Why did the teacher say Chidi should study mathematics and science?

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1. Chidi wants to be an architect (someone who designs buildings). The story does not say "architect" but you can infer it from his love of drawing buildings.
2. Clues: He draws buildings in class, he asked for a ruler and pencil at home, and he spent hours practising. This shows he is serious and hardworking.
3. Because designing buildings requires knowledge of maths (for measurements) and science (for how buildings stay strong).

💡 Remember

An inference is figuring out something the story does not say directly. Use clues from the story and what you already know to make smart guesses!