Inferencing 1
The scout leader looked up at the sky. 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?
He 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.
Mr. Jones stood on his front porch watching the boys run away down the street. He walked slowly to the sidewalk and picked up the bat that was laying there. Then he looked at the broken window on his house and sighed.
Why were the boys running away?
How do you know?
The boys were running away because they had hit a ball through the window.
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.
The teacher was talking to the class. Jack and Rachel were whispering. They didn’t hear the directions.
What do you think will happen next?
What makes you think so?
They will have to ask the teacher or another classmate for the directions.
Dad and Krystal were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Krystal. "Sure," said Dad, "The birds will like it and 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 in the library book.
Cara tried not to fidget in her new dress. There were at least a hundred people in the audience.
What if she messed up? She heard her name and for a moment, she could not move. The girl next to her gave her a gentle push and she walked onto the stage and toward the piano.
What was Cara feeling?
What makes you think so?
Cara was feeling scared and nervous about her piano recital.
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.
When Ethan woke up, the room was bright with sunlight. He looked at the clock and leapt out of bed. He threw on his clothes, grabbed his backpack, and ran out the door without eating breakfast.
Why was Ethan in such a hurry?
How do you know?
Ethan was in a hurry because he had overslept and was late for school.
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?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
Cody knew he was in big trouble. He looked 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.
Mike hid behind the bushes. Soon, a group of older boys walked by talking and laughing. Mike's heart was beating fast. He tried not to make any noise. He waited until he could not hear the boys anymore. Then he picked up his books and walked home.
Why was Mike hiding? What makes you think so?
He was afraid of the older boys.
It was May 7th. 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 2 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.
Carlos looked down at the people far below. It was a little scary to be so high, but he knew he was safe. The sun felt hot. Carlos decided to buy a snow cone when he was on the ground again.
Where is Carlos?
How do you know?
Carlos was on the Ferris Wheel at an amusement park or fair.
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 seven of her red pieces and I only have one of my black pieces."
What game are Lydia and Emma playing?
What makes you think so?
Lydia and Emma are playing checkers.
Jenna went upstairs and quietly and quietly peeked into a dark room. She listened for a moment, and then went back downstairs. She washed the dinner dishes and then she studied for an Algebra test until Mr. and Mrs. Olson got home.
Why did Jenna go upstairs?
What makes you think so?
Jenna went upstairs to check on the child she was babysitting.
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.
People kept coming over to visit Rachel's family. They brought food and gifts. Many of the visitors asked Rachel how she liked being a big sister.
Why were so many people coming to visit Rachel's family?
What makes you thinks so?
People are coming to visit because Rachel's mother has had a baby.
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 was freezing but got back up. She saw her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful.
What is Lucy doing? How do you know?
Lucy was learning to ice skate.
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
What makes you think so?
Ana and Sophie were at the movies.
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.
Maria woke up in the middle of the night. She had to go to the bathroom. The room was so dark.
The house was so quiet. Maria wished that she still shared her room with her big sister Laura, but Laura had moved into her own room a few days ago. Maria did not move.
Why didn't Maria go to the bathroom?
What makes you think so?
Maria did not go to the bathroom because she was frightened.