Investigations
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
They just moved here. They are probably nervous since they don't know anyone.
Erick's mom's birthday is coming up and he wants to get her something special. He knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer started to look up flights and hotels. 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. Flights, hotels.
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy was supposed to be picking Lily up from the airport at 4pm like they had previously discussed. Before Jimmy went to pick Lily up, his phone rang and he saw that it was Lily calling. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just let me know when you're arriving now. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?
Lily's flight got delayed and she will now be arriving at a different time than planned.
"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.
Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself to keep going. 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".
I come in pairs and may get dirty 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 ...
We might not have school tomorrow.
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.
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.
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
Damien enjoys school but has been struggling in math. 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. I am a famous landmark. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
It is hungry. It wants to play. 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.
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. They painted the roof red. Anna said, "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.
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