Investigations
Riddle Me This
If... Then...
Can You Infer
Using My Schema
100

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.

100

I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I sometimes have an orange cap and am used during arts and crafts a lot.  If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?

gluestick

100

If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that he or she may feel..

The new classmate may feel nervous. 

100

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.

100
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? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
grocery store
200

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. There is a lot of rain where her plane is taking off. Jimmy's phone was ringing and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. I will wait. Just call me when you land and I will come. What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?

Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.

200

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 can be a writer's best friend. What am I?

Eraser

200

If I keep eating junk food, and my teeth hurt, I could infer that ...

I might have cavities

200

"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 could hear Kenneth talking in the back room.  Why do you think Kenneth didn't go out to help his mom?

Kenneth was probably on the phone or talking to someone else in the house, and didn't hear her.

200
John was nervous as the teacher started to collect the Homework.  He wondered if she would notice him if he tried to leave to go to get water  right now.  He felt his palms get sweaty.  What do you think John was feeling right now, why?

John didn't do his homework so he is probably nervous or ashamed right now

300

Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to pass one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?

Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".

300

I come in pairs and am known to stink. 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.

300
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.
300

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.

300

My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? 

 airport

400

Beep! Beep! 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.

400

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

400

If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that the next day I may feel...

I will be very tired and sleepy the next day. 

400

I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?

elevator

400

Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. 

When is this? 

a) daytime/ spring 

b) daytime/ fall 

c) nighttime/ spring 

d) nighttime/ fall

a) daytime/ spring

500

Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen 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.

500

I am very big!  One example is the Atlantic.  I can have big waves! What am I

an ocean

500

If I see a dog barking, and a cat running, I could infer that...

The dog scared away or may go chase the cat

500

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? Why do you think so?

Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.

500

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? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter

Fall

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