Christmas Inferencing
Ryan had paper cuts all over his fingers. He had little pieces of tape on his sleeves of his shirt. Ribbon sat in a tangle at his feet. Ryan sighed as he looked at the stack of toys on front of him.
What is Ryan doing?
Ryan is wrapping presents.
Lena kept tapping her pencil against the desk. Her stomach felt tight, and she kept checking the clock. When the teacher called her name, her hands felt cold.
How is Lena feeling? How do you know?
Lena is feeling nervous.
The smell of popcorn fills the air. People sit quietly in rows, staring at a huge glowing screen. Someone whispers, “Sh! It's starting.”
Where am I?
Movie theater
Yesterday, she go to the store and buyed some fruit.
buyed - bought
Kathy ran into the kitchen, tracking snow all through the kitchen. She had a twig in her hand and yelled, "Dad! I need a carrot!".
What is Kathy making?
Kathy is making a snowman.
Marcus smiled so wide his cheeks started to hurt. He bounced on his feet and talked faster than usual. He couldn’t stop looking at the surprise in front of him.
How is Marcus feeling? How do you know?
Marcus is feeling excited.
Water splashes against the sides as children laugh and shout. Towels are piled on a bench nearby, and a whistle blows every few minutes.
Where am I?
The pool.
He runned to the bus stop but still miss the bus.
runned - ran
miss - missed
The elves were all sitting in a row. Each one had three wheels, handle bars and a horn. They chatted as they worked.
What are the elves making?
The elves are making tricycles.
Ella sat quietly on the couch, staring at the floor. Her shoulders drooped, and she barely spoke when someone asked her a question. A heavy feeling stayed with her all afternoon.
How is Ella feeling? How do you know?
Ella is feeling sad.
Shelves are stacked high with colorful books. Someone pushes in their chair and lowers their voice before asking for help.
Where am I?
The library.
We eat pizza last night and watch a movie after.
eat - ate
watch - watched
Wendy had been saving for her sister's Christmas gift for weeks. It was breakable so she carefully wrapped it in tissue paper. She knew she would like it since she loved studying rocks and bugs. She hoped the lens would not get broken while it sat under the tree.
Wendy was going to gift her sister a magnifying glass.
Noah crossed his arms and frowned. His face felt warm, and his words came out sharp and loud. He stomped away before anyone could stop him.
How is Noah feeling? How do you know?
Noah is feeling angry.
A cart rolls past filled with bandages and medicine. A person lies in bed while machines beep softly nearby. Nurses walk quickly down the hall.
Where am I?
The hospital.
The dog bite the toy and shaked it loudly.
bite - bit
shaked - shook
Savannah sniffled as she looked down at the broken glass, glitter, and pine needles. She wished she had been more careful but all she could do now I go get the dust pan.
Why is Savannah sad?
Savannah is sad because she broke a Christmas ornament.
Ava took a deep breath and slowly relaxed her shoulders. Her heart stopped racing, and her muscles felt loose again. She smiled softly once everything was over.
How is Ava feeling? How do you know?
Ava is feeling relieved.
The ground crunches underfoot as signs point toward different paths. A laminated map shows symbols for restrooms and exhibits. Animals can be heard but not always seen.
Where am I?
The zoo.
They builded a fort and sleep inside it.
builded - built
sleep - slept