Investigations
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening?
A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
gluestick
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate feels nervous. The classmate came from another school
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon and he looked at the map.
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and head to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I?
grocery store
It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic," Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw flashing lights. What happened?
A car accident, construction on the road or something blocking the road.
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. What am I?
Eraser
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth. I will become overweight.
"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom?
Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this?
Fall
Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He took a math test on Thursday. Damien and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. What happened?
Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.
I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?
A pair of shoes.
If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ...
I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rainboots tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. 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?
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
Jack and his mom had taken a long walk near their house. They had gone with some friends. They used a flashlight to see the path and had a lot of fun. They roasted marshmallows when they got home. What time of day was Jack outside?
At night. Evening.
Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing?
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
I get wetter the more that I dry, what am I?
A towel, cloth, paper towel, a sponge
If someone is wearing a suit and walking fast, you could infer that
They work in an office, they are going to be late to work, they walk to work.
I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button. Where am I?
elevator
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I?
Doctor's office
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Jimmy's phone was ringing and he saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just let me know when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy?
Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
It's mad. It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones came home at 6:00 each night. Because they were gone all day, Cody was happy to see them. He ran around them and jumped up and down. Mr. Jones and Cody took a walk together while Mrs. Jones made dinner. They ate a nice meal. After dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Jones sat down to watch TV. Cody sat down next to them and they all looked happy. Who is Cody?
The family pet, the dog.