Inferencing 1
The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something
under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving," he called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better."
What do you think the scout leader was feeling?
The scout leader was feeling worried because he thought a storm was coming.
The bus was full of children. Everyone was laughing and talking. Ben scratched a mosquito bite on his leg. It had been a fun week, but he was glad that tonight he would be sleeping in his own bed instead of in a sleeping bag.
Where was the bus coming from?
How do you know?
The bus is coming from summer camp.
What state is nicknamed the Golden State?
California
Derek ran up the court, "I'm open!" he yelled toward the boy with the ball. The boy passed the ball to Derek and he made his shot! The crowd cheered as two more points were added to the scoreboard.
Derek was playing basketball.
What is the color of an emerald gem?
GREEN
Dad and Krystal were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Krystal. "Sure," said Dad, "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the back yard."
What do you think Dad and Krystal are making?
Why do you think so?
Dad and Krystal are making a birdhouse.
Sasha handed the book to the librarian. The librarian
opened the book and found crayon scribbles on almost every page. "I'm really sorry," said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."
What happened to Sasha's library book?
Why do you think so?
Sasha's younger brother or sister scribbled 24in the library book.
What city is nicknamed the Windy City?
Chicago
Mom lit three candles. "There, that's better," she said. Claire turned off her flashlight. The house was quiet except for the sound of the wind blowing through the trees outside.
Why did mom light candles?
What makes you think so?
The wind storm made the power go out.
In which hand is the Statue of Liberty’s torch?
RIGHT HAND
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom," he shouted as soon as he opened the door. "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
What was on the papers?
What makes you think so?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
Cody knew he was in big trouble. He looked glumly at the math test on the desk in front of him. The door opened and Mr. Anders came into the office. "I've called your parents and they are on their way," he said.
Why is Cody in trouble?
What makes you think so?
Cody is in trouble because he cheated on his math test.
What city is nicknamed the Big Apple?
New York City
It was May 10th. Jason shut the door to his bedroom. Then he found the present he had hidden in the back of his closet. He wrapped it carefully in pink paper. "Only three days until Sunday!" he thought.
Who will Jason give his present to?
Why do you think so?
Jason will give the present to his mother for Mother's Day.
On the American flag, is the top stripe red or white?
RED
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.
Why do you think Emily was crying?
What makes you think so?
Emily had not started a school project that was due the next day.
"Can I play the winner in the next game?" Maya asked. "Sure," Lydia replied. "But you will probably be playing Emma. She has four kings and I only have one."
What game are Lydia and Emma playing?
What makes you think so?
Lydia and Emma are playing checkers.
What city is nicknamed the City of Angels?
Los Angeles
Susie looked down at her beautiful dress. She looked like a princess! The music started to play. She held the flowers tightly and started to walk slowly towards the front. Everyone smiled as she walked by.
Where is Susie?
Why do you think so?
Susie is the flower girl at a wedding.
Who is on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
Splat! "Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stopped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one." She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all.
What did Katie clean up? How do you know?
Katie cleaned up a broken egg.
"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! She shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy.
What is Lucy doing? How do you know?
Lucy was learning to ice skate.
What state is nicknamed the Lone Star State?
Texas
Kim turned off the lights and everyone found a place to hide. Nicky hid under the table where everyone had put their presents. He peeked out and saw the front door starting to open.
What will happen next?
Why do you think so?
Everyone will jump out and yell "Surprise!" because they are at a surprise party.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26 letters