WHERE / WHEN
Mom called to 4-year-old Chloe, "Don't forget to grab your shovel and bucket!"
Where are they going?
The beach
You are at the mall and see a young child standing alone, wiping tears from her cheeks as she looks around franticly.
How can you infer she is feeling?
Scared, nervous/worries/anxious, helpless, sad
When Amy come out of the room, she was wearing old torn shorts that were covered in paint and a shirt that was too big for her. When her older sister saw her she cringed and said in a sarcastic voice, "Don't you look adorable!"
What was she actually thinking?
She looked bad
Mandy wanted to wear her favorite sweater she got last year, but when she tried it on, she realized it wasn't a good idea.
Why?
Sweater is too small / outgrew it
Henry's mom told him if he didn't clean his room by the end of the day that she would take away his phone and video games. It is the end of the day and Henry's room still isn't clean.
What can you infer will happen next?
His mom will take away his phone and video games
Henry will probably complain or try to negotiate with his mom
Liam was playing in his room when the smell of bacon and freshly baked muffins reached his bedroom. He started to dress quickly.
When in the day is this?
Morning
After a class-wide vote, Maria is announced as the winner of the student government election. She throws her hands up with a huge smile.
Happy, excited, proud, relieved
A new student, Javier, sits alone at a lunch table. He has his earbuds in, but you notice he keeps looking up from his food toward the other tables with groups of laughing students. It looks like he starts to get up but then sits back down and sighs.
What can you infer he might be thinking?
Wants to go try making friends
Wishes someone would talk to him / invite him to sit with them
3-year-old Billy wanted to wear his dad's shoes, but when he tried them on he felt unhappy.
Why?
Shoes are too big / Don't fit
Elijah and Kayden have been best friends for years but have recently been fighting and haven't spoken in two weeks. Elijah's birthday is in a week and he is planning to throw a party. He is making his invitations to hand out at school tomorrow. When he sees Kayden the next day, he stops in front of him and starts to open his backpack.
What can you infer will happen next?
- They will apologize / make up and Elijah will invite Kayden to his party
Mia watched as her older sister glided gracefully. "How is she so good at this this?", Mia thought as she shivered wiping off her pants after yet another fall.
Where are the sisters?
Ice skating rink
While playing video games with his friends, Liam gets eliminated. He doesn't say anything, but he suddenly throws his controller onto the couch, sits back with a huff, and crosses his arms tightly over his chest. When someone tries to ask him a question, he just shakes his head without making eye contact.
How can you infer Liam is feeling?
Angry - frustrated, irritated, disappointed
During lunch, your friend Carlos tells a joke about a teacher. The rest of your friends laugh, but you notice your friend Sam stiffen and look uncomfortable. He doesn't laugh and quietly starts scrolling through his phone.
What can you infer Sam is thinking?
The joke is not funny or the joke is rude/unkind/inappropriate
A family went to a resturant for dinner. The children ordered fries, but Dad, who wanted fries, ordered a salad even though he doesn't really like them.
Why?
Wants to loose weight / on a diet
Olivia just spent the last 4 years in college studying engineering. She just graduated and earned her degree.
What can you infer she will do next?
Apply for jobs / get a job as an engineer
I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to catch a glimpse of the astonishing view.
Where is this person?
Outer Space
A group of students are trying to decide what to do for a group project. Leo suggests an idea, but another student, Chris, immediately says, "That's boring," and turns to talk to someone else without giving Leo a chance to explain. The rest of the group shifts their attention, and no one brings up Leo's idea again.
How can you infer Leo feels?
Sad - rejected, hurt, lonely, insecure, discouraged
Angry - frustrated, annoyed, resentful
You're sitting in math class when your teacher starts giving back last week's test. Your friend on the basketball team is given their paper and looks disappointed and concerned. You know they needed to do well on this test to keep their GPA up so they could play in the game this Thursday.
What can you infer your fiend is thinking?
With this grade, my GPA went down and I won't be able to play in the game Thursday.
As soon as Dad heard the news, he rushed out to buy bottled water and canned goods, but the stores were completely sold out.
What news did Dad hear?
Big storm coming (or zombie apocalypse)
Eric always dreamed of going to the beach to see the ocean. He finally planned a trip and made it to the beach where he gazed excitedly at the beautiful, massive ocean for the first time.
What can you infer Eric might do next?
Run into the water, go swimming, take a walk along the shore
Mom was starting to look stressed as she said, "I have to finish this project quickly or else I won't have time to stop by the store before it closes to grab a turkey and all the other groceries we need for tomorrow."
When is this?
Day before Thanksgiving
You're at the airport when you see a family waiting by the exit holding signs and balloons. Suddenly a woman appears and screams when she see the family. They all hug and the woman has tears falling down her face.
Happy - Appreciated, loved, thankful, touched/moved,
Max, King, and Tia were assigned a group project for their history class that they would have to present in a week. King and Tia did all the work while Max didn't help at all. On the day of the presentation they all received an A. Afterwards Max said, "Nice job team, we totally crushed this assignment." King looks at Max and responded sarcastically, "Wowww, yeah, good job dude you worked sooo hard and were a great partner."
What can you infer King really thought?
Max didn't work hard at all and was a horrible partner
After entering the house, Kira took off her shoes and walked quietly down the hall. Just as she got to her room, her Mother called, "Kira, is that you?" Kira hesitated before she answered, "Yes."
Why did she hesitate?
Got home past curfew / Caught sneaking out and afraid will get in trouble
Maria spent an hour everyday after school this week studying for her upcoming Math test.
What can you infer will happen the day of the test?
She will pass