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? How do you know?
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 new classmate will make some new friends. Someone will need to show them around.
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? How do you know?
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 you enter. You took a cart and head to the dairy section. You take milk and eggs and go straight to the cashier. Where are you?
You are at the grocery store.
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Lily is at the gate waiting for her flight to board when one of the attendants suddenly makes an announcement. Lily sighs and thinks, Well, at least now I'll have time for a nap. What do you think the announcement was about?
Lily's flight got delayed.
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I am a pencil's best friend. 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? Why do you think so?
Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.
The front desk informs you that you are next. You took your things and head inside the room. You tell the man wearing a white coat that you've been coughing for 3 days now. Where are you?
doctor's office
Tiara 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 Tiara doing? Why do you think so?
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
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. 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.
The line moves so slowly, but you think it's going to be worth the wait. You start to see the end of the line, where groups of people are getting into carts and buckling themselves into the seats. You get nervous about the big drop, but you are still excited to try out the new attraction! Where are you?
You are in line for a rollercoaster.
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 an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? How do you know?
There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.
I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I?
Elephant
If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that...
I will be very tired and sleepy the next day. I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school.
John pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. He stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, he felt the floor was moving up. Where is John?
John is using an elevator.
You see a woman frantically running through the neighborhood calling out, "Cheddar! Cheddar! Come here!" She's holding a bag of treats and a leash. What do you think is happening?
The woman probably lost her dog.
Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Damien and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?
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 am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me, but I only stay in New York. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
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." Anna gets excited and exclaims, "I hope that some hummingbirds will build their nests here!" What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
You've never been to your friend's house before, but you're excited that you guys finally found time to hang out. As soon as you enter, you begin to sneeze uncontrollably and suddenly an orange cat pops out of the blue and sits himself on your friend's couch. You turn to your friend, sniffling, "Maybe we can hang out at the park?" What happened?
You are allergic to cats.