Inferencing
Jake walked into the room, slammed his bag on the table, and didn’t say a word.
Question: What can you infer about Jake?
He’s probably angry or upset about something.
This word can mean "a dog yelling" or "a part of a tree."
What is bark?
He tied the package with a tight seal.
The seal clapped its flippers and barked for a treat.
What is a secure closure?
What is a sea animal?
Josh came to school in shorts and a t-shirt, but everyone else wore jackets and scarves.
Question: What can you infer about Josh’s morning?
Answer: He probably didn’t check the weather or got ready in a rush.
This word means "a hard natural material made of minerals" and "to move gently back and forth".
What is rock?
We discussed current events in our history class.
She caught a strong current pulling her away from shore.
What is happening now?
What is a flow of water?
When Maya handed in her test, she sighed, slumped her shoulders, and muttered, “Whatever.” Later, she avoided eye contact when the teacher passed back the results.
Question: What can you infer about how Maya thinks she did on the test?
Answer: She probably feels like she did poorly or didn’t understand the material. She may be disappointed in herself or frustrated.
This word means "the season between winter and summer" and "to jump or leap suddenly".
What is spring?
The pitch of her voice rose when she got excited.
He gave a sales pitch that convinced everyone to invest.
What is a high/low tone?
What is a persuasive presentation?
The air smelled of oil and metal. Tools were scattered across a workbench, and a car sat halfway lifted off the ground with its hood open.
Question: Where is this taking place?
Answer: An auto shop or mechanic’s garage.
This word means “a period of work” or “to change suddenly.”
What is shift?
The workers went on strike to protest unsafe conditions.
Lightning can strike twice in the same place.
What is refusal of work to protest?
What is hit or impact suddenly?
The crowd moved slowly, surrounded by blinking signs, metal detectors, and announcements echoing overhead. Rolling suitcases bumped along tile floors as people checked their phones and tickets.
Question: Where is this taking place?
Answer: An airport terminal.
This word means "happening now; up-to-date" and "flow of water or electricity".
What is current?
They were bound to win with all that preparation.
The books were leather-bound and carefully preserved.
What is destined or certain?
What is fastened or tied securely?