What Happens Next?
A boy sees dark clouds and hears thunder while playing outside. What do you predict he will do next?
I think __________ because __________.
He might go inside because the dark clouds and thunder suggest a storm is coming.
Your friend shows up to baseball practice wearing a winter coat, swimming goggles, and flip-flops. What do you think happened?
I think __________ because __________.
I think my friend got dressed in a hurry because his clothes don't match the activity.
A girl opens a birthday present and starts smiling and jumping. How is she probably feeling?
I think __________ because __________.
She is probably excited because she is smiling and jumping after opening her present.
A baseball player grabs a bat, puts on a helmet, and walks toward home plate. What will he probably do next?
I think __________ because __________.
He will probably bat because he has a bat and helmet and is walking to home plate.
A girl sees a trail of cookie crumbs leading from the kitchen to her brother's room. What can she infer?
I think __________ because __________.
Her brother may have taken cookies because the crumbs lead to his room.
You get to school, open your backpack, and find baby bottles, diapers, and a teddy bear instead of your school supplies. What do you think happened?
I think __________ because __________.
I think I accidentally grabbed my baby sibling's bag because it has baby supplies instead of my schoolwork.
You open your lunchbox and find a TV remote instead of your sandwich. What do you think happened?
I think __________ because __________.
I think someone accidentally packed the wrong item because a remote doesn't belong in a lunchbox.
A girl looks at her favorite toy broken on the floor. She crosses her arms and stomps her feet. How is she probably feeling?
I think __________ because __________.
I think she feels frustrated because her favorite toy is broken and she is stomping her feet.
A basketball player is holding his ankle while his teammates gather around him. What can you infer?
I think __________ because __________.
He may have injured his ankle because he is holding it and his teammates are checking on him.
A teacher enters the classroom and sees papers scattered on the floor, an open window, and a strong breeze. What probably happened?
I think __________ because __________.
The wind may have blown the papers off the desks because the window is open and there is a breeze.
Your friend arrives at school wearing one sneaker and one rain boot. What do you think happened?
I think __________ because __________.
I think my friend got dressed in the dark because he is wearing two different shoes.
You arrive at a restaurant and notice everyone is eating spaghetti with their hands. What do you think is happening?
I think __________ because __________.
I think the restaurant ran out of forks because everyone is eating with their hands.
A girl walks around her neighborhood calling her dog's name. She keeps checking behind bushes and looking worried. How is she probably feeling?
I think __________ because __________.
I think she feels worried because she cannot find her dog and keeps searching for him.
A baseball team has practiced for weeks. On game day, their pitcher becomes sick and cannot play. What do you predict the coach will do?
I think __________ because __________.
The coach may choose another pitcher or change the lineup because the usual pitcher cannot play.
A girl notices her bicycle is missing from the garage. Her brother's helmet is gone, and she sees fresh tire tracks in the driveway. What might have happened?
I think __________ because __________.
Her brother may have borrowed the bicycle because his helmet is gone and tire tracks lead away.
After playing basketball for three hours, Tyler was exhausted and could barely keep his eyes open.
What does the word "exhausted" most likely mean?
A.Very tired
B.Extremely excited
C. Feeling hungry
D.Ready to play again
A.Very tired
Liam hesitated before jumping into the cold swimming pool. He stood at the edge, looked down at the water, and waited a few seconds before jumping.
What does the word "hesitated" most likely mean?
A.Jumped quickly
B.Laughed loudly
C.Paused because he was unsure
D.Ran away
C.Paused because he was unsure
Even though Noah missed the basketball hoop ten times, he kept practicing. He refused to quit until he finally made the shot. Noah was determined to improve.
What does the word "determined" most likely mean?
A.Willing to keep trying without giving up
B.Too tired to continue
C.Afraid to make mistakes
A.Willing to keep trying without giving up
When Max discovered that his little brother had broken his brand-new video game, he was furious. He crossed his arms and shouted, “That was my favorite game!”
What does the word "furious" most likely mean?
A.Very happy
B. Angry
C.Confused
D.Feeling nervous
B. Angry
Mia noticed that her sandwich was missing. She saw her little brother hiding behind the couch with crumbs on his shirt. His behavior seemed suspicious.
What does the word "suspicious" most likely mean?
A. Acting in a way that makes someone think something unusual or wrong happened
B. Feeling excited about something
C. Being very tired
D. Being friendly toward everyone
A. Acting in a way that makes someone think something unusual or wrong happened
Fact or Myth?
Frogs use their eyes to help them swallow.
Answer: FACT
Explanation: Frogs pull their eyes downward to help push food down their throats.
Fact or Myth?
Bats are blind.
Answer: MYTH
Explanation: Bats can see! Many also use sound to find their way around in the dark.
Fact or Myth?
Goldfish can only remember things for three seconds.
Answer: MYTH
Explanation: Goldfish can remember things for much longer, sometimes even months!
Fact or Myth?
It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Answer: FACT
Explanation: Closing your eyes when sneezing is a natural reflex.
Fact or Myth?
Mice prefer cheese over other foods.
Answer: MYTH
Explanation: Mice often prefer foods such as seeds, grains, and sweet fruits over cheese.