Inference 101
Jake and Time sat quietly next to each other, each thinking his own thoughts. Suddenly, the pole Jake was holding loosely in his hands jerked so hard, he nearly dropped it. "You got one!" exclaimed Time excitedly. "Reel him in slowly." What did Jake have? How do you know?
What is a fish You use a pole to fish and a fish jerks on a pole when you catch on. Then, you have to reel it in.
Kody packed his suitcase, snorkels, and sand bucket. Mom packed the sunscreen, towels, tickets, and her identification. They couldn't wait to get to their sunny destination and relax. First, they would have to arrive at least an hour early and go through security to get on their way. Where are they going? How are they going to get there? How do you know?
What is on vacation because of the suitcase and somewhere on the beach. They would be taking an airplane because you need a ticket, id, and to go through security when you are flying somewhere.
Dad began tapping his fingers on the table. His stomach growled as he looked at his watch. Mom fiddled with her straw and eyed the food at the other table. The kids where fighting and whining. There was a crashing noise and suddenly the server appeared and apologized. Where are they at? What happened?
What is they are at a restaurant and their food is taking forever. Then the waiter dropped the tray of food.
"Troy stumbled, blushed and shook as he addressed the crowd." He had spent hour preparing for what he would say. He held his speech in his hand. He was up against last years student council president. What can you infer about Troy from this statement?
What is he is running for student council president and he is about to give his speech in front of his classmates. He is very nervous.
As the boys sat outside the principal's office, with torn shirts and muddy faces, they knew they were in trouble. Fighting was strictly against the rules. They would be so embarrassed to call their parents and tell them what they had done. What would they have to tell their parents? Why were the boy's dirty? Why are the boy's at the office?
What is they were fighting outside during recess and had been sent to the office for the offense.
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
White flakes fell from the sky and covered the roads. Lucy crawled out of bed and peeked out the window. She immediately turns on her computer. Her eyes lit up when she saw it listed. Then, she crawls back to bed and throws the covers over her head. Why does Lucy turn on the TV? What is she looking for? What does she find out?
What is she is looking to see if school is canceled and it is so she goes back to bed.
As usual, Jim left for school ten minutes later than he should have. His shoelaces were untied and his backpack was unzipped. He had traveled only one block when he heard his mother shout his name. He looked back and saw her waving his brown bag lunch. What type of person is Jim? What are the clues?
What is Jim is disorganized and forgetful. The clues are his shoe laces were untied and his back pack unzipped. His mom had to call him back to get his lunch that he had forgotten.
Rachel climbed under the covers and got out her flashligh. she snuck out her book and began to read. Before she knew it, the clock read 11pm! As she heard her mom walking toward her room, she quickly turned off her light and pretended to snore. Why did Rachel use a flashlight? How did Rachel feel about what she was reading? Why did she pretend to snore?
What is she didn't want her parents to know that she was awake past her bedtime. She couldn't wait to see what happened next in her book.
My palms are sweating, my heart is racing, and my pencil broke. I raise my hand hoping not to disrupt anyone else. I look at the clock and time seems to be racing by. I have to do my best! Where am I? What am I doing?
What is in the classroom taking a big test?
He walks in the door toting his heavy backpack and waits in line to get his pass. Then, he is moving in and out of all the people as he makes his way to his destination. The room is empty as he hurriedly puts his things away. Where is the boy? What can you infer after reading this?
What is he is late for school. Some of the clues areare getting the tag, his back pack, and the room being empty.