Inference 1
The coach blew the whistle. Mary and her teammates ran out to gymnasium. They took their orange ball and practiced dribbling and shooting into the net. Where was Mary?
basketball practice
Students, teachers, and some parents boarded the bus at the beginning of the school day. The students saw old artifacts on the tour. After the tour, students ate lunch that they brought from home. At the end of the day, everyone got back on the bus and went back to school. What did the students do that day?
The students went on a field trip.
The players hung their heads low as they came off the field. They were disappointed because they worked really hard. Next time they would try even harder. What happened to the team?
They lost the game.
The class had a celebration. After the party, everyone said goodbye and wished their classmates a good summer. What day was it?
the last day of school
The farmer walked into the hen house. He saw some cracks in the eggs and heard a few chirps. What was happening?
The eggs were hatching.
The teacher was standing in front of the class with her arms crossed. The students were turned around, talking to each other and did not turn in their homework as she asked. How is the teacher feeling?
upset or frustrated
Rudy was very happy because she didn’t have to ride the bus anymore. She saved up her money for a long time so she could have her own space. She was happy cruising down the road driving her shiny new purchase. What did Rudy buy?
a brand new car
The son and his dad drove to school. As they entered the building, the dad took his graded papers and headed to a different part of the building. What is the dad's job?
a teacher
The cat jumped on the counter while the owner was washing dishes. Its owner looked at her watch and opened the cabinet and took out a can. What can you infer about the cat?
The cat is hungry/about to eat.
Sophia ran downstairs. She noticed that the kitchen was decorated with balloons. Her dad made Sophia's favorite breakfast--pancakes with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Later her family handed her a surprise. What was special about today for Sophia?
It was her birthday.
OH NO! It happened again. Jack jumped out of bed, quickly brushed his teeth, and got dressed and ran downstairs. He grabbed his backpack and headed to the bus stop, but it was too late. The bus was gone. Now he would have to ask his mother to drive him. What is Jack's problem?
Jack woke up late/is late for school.
People bought candy and popcorn and went to their seats. Everyone put their phones on vibrate. The lights turned off and everyone turned toward a large screen in the front of the room. Where is everyone?
at a movie theatre
The kids walked down the street going from door to door. They neighborhood was decorated with orange lights, pumpkins and ghosts. What holiday is it?
Halloween
Charlie searched worriedly around his messy bedroom. He couldn’t find what he was looking for. It had all his supplies and homework in it. If he didn’t find it, his teacher would be upset and maybe give him a zero. What was Charlie looking for?
his backpack
Rocky was looking around. He tried to find the right scent, but he was confused and scared. He hoped someone might find and call the number on his collar. What animal is Rocky and what is his problem?
Rocky is a dog and he is lost.
The kids stood nervously in line with their new backpacks and supplies. The principal came out to welcome everyone back. What day was it?
the first day of school
The dog jumped off the couch and slumped by the front door. His ears hung low and he whimpered. The house was so quiet. Everyone was still at work or school. What is the dog's problem?
The dog missed his owner.
Jack was shivering even though he had a coat on and a scarf around his neck. As he waited for the bus, his lips turned purple. What was Jack’s problem?
He was cold.
Carolina was really excited to go to the amusement park. She looked out the window and was suddenly disappointed. They would have to wait for a better day. Why couldn’t Carolina go to the amusement park?
It was raining/bad weather.
All the kids stood back and watched. The birthday boy spun around and then there was the sound of a “whack.” After three hits the children rushed to pick up the goodies. What were the children doing?
hitting a pinata
It was a stormy day. Travelers were standing and sitting around. A woman stood behind a counter making announcements. People looked impatient, and they were worried that they weren’t going to be able to get where they planned to go. What is the problem?
The plane is delayed.
They got a bucket and used a shovel to fill it up. After molding the structure they added flags on top. They built it far away from the shore so it would stay up. What were they doing?
building a sandcastle
The students were on a field trip. They listened to experts talk about how to build habitats and facts about residents of the habitat. The children were excited to see creatures from all over the world in their own city. Where were they?
at the zoo
First, she spread out the dough. Then she added sauce and cheese and few other toppings before putting it in the oven. What was she making?
pizza
The boy's palms were sweaty as he held the flashlight. He couldn't see anything that wasn't in the beam of light. He frantically searched for the light switch. What is the boy's problem?
He is afraid of the dark.