Inferencing
Liam came inside with wet hair, muddy shoes, and a big smile. He tossed his soccer ball onto the floor and ran to the kitchen.
Question:
Where do you think Liam was before he came inside? How do you know?
A soccer game
Tornado, hurricane, blizzard, earthquake.
What kind of things are these?
Natural disasters/weather
Choose the correct verb:
He (run / runs) to school every day.
Runs (because “He” is singular)
The cat slept ___ the couch.
A. on
B. in
C. above
D. soft
on
What are two meanings of the word "play"?
A. To have fun or engage in an activity
B. A performance or show
Maya looked at the empty bird feeder and frowned. She grabbed a bag of seeds and walked outside.
Question:
Why do you think Maya went outside with the seeds?
To refill the feeder
Poetry, novel, comic book, biography.
What do all of these belong to?
Types of book/things to read
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
They (eat / eats) lunch at noon.
Eat (Because “they” is plural.)
The ball rolled ___ the table.
A. in
B. over
C. between
D. under
under
What are two meanings of the word "seal"?
A. An animal that lives in the ocean
B. To close something tightly, like an envelope
Ben wrapped the gift carefully and added a bow. He looked at the calendar and smiled.
Question:
What do you think is happening soon? What clues helped you figure it out?
Someone's birthday or Christmas
What category does this item belong to:
Couch
Furniture
Choose the correct verb:
We (was / were) happy to see the puppies.
Were
The dog jumped ___ the box and ran away.
A. out of
B. into
C. in
out of
What are two meanings of the word "light"?
A. Not heavy
B. A source of brightness, like a lamp
Sophie walked into the living room and saw wrapping paper, balloons, and a big cake on the table. Her parents and friends all yelled, “Surprise!” Sophie gasped and covered her mouth with her hands.
Question:
Why did everyone yell “Surprise!” and why do you think Sophie gasped?
A surprise party
What catergory does this belong to:
Lipstick
Makeup
Choose the correct verb:
The dog (bark / barked) loudly last night.
Barked
Which word is the preposition in this sentence?
The dog jumped over the fence.
Over
What are two meanings of the word "cool"?
A. Low in temperature
B. Something that is stylish or impressive
Jason looked out the window and saw dark clouds rolling in. He grabbed his umbrella and rain boots before heading to school. When he stepped outside, he felt the first drops of rain.
Question:
How did Jason know it was going to rain, and why did he get his umbrella and boots?
He saw the clouds
What category does this belong to:
Plate
Dishes
Choose the correct verb:
They (plays / play) soccer after school.
Play
Which word is the preposition in this sentence?
She walked through the door to the classroom.
through
What are two meanings of the word "wave"?
B. Movement of water in the ocean