Vocabulary
Drawing Conclusions
Making Inferences
Predicting
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100
Someone who saw or can give a firsthand account of the crime
What is a witness
100
When Maddie returned home from the doctor's office, her brothers were surprised to see what was on her arm. They knew she had fallen off her bike but didn't think she had hurt her arm that bad. What do you think Maddie had on her arm? A. a tattoo B. a cast C. a nasty cut D. a bracelet
What is a cast
100
Drew and Luke sat down under a shady tree. Their shirts were drenched with sweat. They began fanning themselves with their hands. They wished that they had cold water to drink. You can infer that Drew and Luke were ______________. A. having fun in the sun B. hot C. tired
What is hot
100
Justin's family laid the blanket down for their picnic in the park. Dad was bringing the cooler over to the blanket and Mom was unpacking the picnic basket. Suddenly dark clouds filled the sky. What would be the best prediction of what happened next? A. It started to rain. B. They couldn't see anything. C. Their picnic blanket blew away.
It started to rain
100
Someone who is harmed or suffers some loss.
What is a victim
200
Another name for a detective.
What is a sleuth
200
Preston sat with his hands over his eyes. This usually causes him to have terrible nightmares. He was too frightened to watch the television. What do you think Preston is watching? A. a cartoon B. a Mississippi State football game C. a scary movie D. a spelling bee
What is a scary movie
200
Mark is a very quiet boy. He never says a word. He uses his hands to communicate. We need an interpreter in order to communicate with him. You can infer that Mark is __________________. A. blind B. shy C. deaf
What is deaf
200
Devin's tooth had been loose for two weeks now. He tried everything, but his tooth just wouldn't fall out. At lunch, Devin bit into an apple. Suddenly, Devin felt something strange. What would be the best prediction of what happened next? A. He asked for another apple. B. He noticed his tooth had fallen out. C. He hid under the table.
What is his tooth had fallen out
200
A person who is suspected of a crime.
What is a suspect
300
Something such as a witness statement or object that is used as proof in a crime.
What is evidence
300
Cash wanted to write his report about sea lions. He quietly went to the animal section and found just what he needed. He got out his card and got in line. Where is Cash? A. at the museum B. at the post office C. at home D. at the library
What is the library
300
Jenny slammed the door. She threw down her book bag and stormed into the living room. She sat down on the chair and folded her arms. You can infer that Jenny is __________________.
What is angry/mad
300
Tracy was playing in her first piano recital ever. She walked onto the stage when her name was called. She went to sit down at the piano but did not notice the piano bench was missing. What would be the best prediction of what happened next?
Tracy fell because there was no bench
300
An inner drive that causes a person to do something or act in a certain way.
What is a motive
400
Something that is used to divert attention from the crime or mystery.
What is red herring
400
Trinity loved camping. Her dad had built a fire and now they were roasting Trinity's favorite snack. She loved watching the white treat puff up when it got hot. What is Trinity roasting?
What are marshmallows
400
Wiley had them all lined up on his bedroom shelf. Each one was given to him for different reasons: for winning, for being a good sport, for participating in the activity. He loved how each one reminded him of a special event. You can infer that Wiley had _______________ on his shelf.
What are trophies
400
Will knew he should not be eating in the living room. He held his soda and his bag of chips in his hands as he watched TV. He went to take a drink of his soda but the can slipped from his hands. What would be the best prediction of what happens next?
Will's soda spills onto the couch
400
An act that is against the law.
What is a crime
500
An excuse that an accused person uses to show that he/she was somewhere else other than at the scene of the crime.
What is an alibi
500
Libby's stomach felt queasy, her hair was a mess, and her head was spinning from going through all those twists and turns. She was terrified of heights. She wondered now why she let her brother talk her into going on that crazy contraption. Where are Libby and her brother?
What is an amusement park or rollercoaster
500
Kasey runs to the mailbox everyday hoping to get a letter from her best friend who moved away last year. When she got home from school today, she opened her mailbox but was sad after looking through all the letters. You can infer that ________________.
Laura did not get a letter from her best friend
500
Minta was hungry. She hadn't eaten anything all day. As soon as Minta got home ____________________. What do you predict happened next?
Minta raided the refrigerator or Minta ate a big snack
500
Something that is secret and unknown.
What is a mystery
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