Grade 8 ELA (TEKS) | Fun Learning Quest for Kids

In a short story, a character named Miguel repeatedly checks his phone during a family dinner, then abruptly leaves the table. The text never says he's bored, but you infer it. Which combination of evidence and background knowledge best supports that inference?

When analyzing a passage where a character's actions contrast sharply with their dialogue (e.g., a character says 'I'm fine' while clenching fists and avoiding eye contact), what is the most reliable way to determine the true theme about deception?

In a novel, a protagonist starts as selfish but gradually sacrifices personal goals to help others. Which statement best describes how this character development relates to the theme of community?