Discussion Questions: What Can You Infer?
1. How do you think the writers of this article feel about the possibilities for kids to
“change the world”? What makes you say this?
2. Do you think Zhan would have been successful if hukuo reform was not already being
discussed? What makes you say this?
3. Do you think RaSia would have taken action had it not been for the death of Hadiya
Pendleton? Why do you say this?
4. How is Kelvin Doe “a personification” of how his country in Africa is “trying to rebuild
and look forward”? Give evidence to explain why you think this.
5. What do you think Rene Silva would say about the ability of kids to have an impact on
the media? Why do you say this?
6. How do you think Jack Andraka would respond to someone who says, “that’s
impossible”? Explain how you came to this response.
7. What do you think Zea Tongeman would have gotten involved in this project had it not
been for the class that she took? Explain why you make this inference.