Inferencing 1
The scout leader looked up at the darkening sky after he heard the boom. 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? Why was he feeling that way? What is the supporting evidence in the text?
He was feeling worried because he thought a storm was coming.
Clues: looking at darkening sky (storm clouds), boom (thunder), moving the faster the better (to avoid getting trapped in the storm)
The bus was full of children on a hot July day. 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 cozy bed instead of a bunk bed in a cabin.
Where was the bus coming from?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
The bus is coming from summer camp.
Clues: bus full of children, July, fun week, sleeping situation
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.
What activity was Derek engaged in? What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Derek was playing basketball. Clues: court, I'm open, ball, made the shot, crowd cheered, two points on scoreboard
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. OR They will complete the assignment incorrectly and get a bad grade. OR they may get in trouble with the teacher if the teacher saw them whispering.
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?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Dad and Krystal are making a birdhouse.
Clues: the birds will like it, hang it in the backyard
Sasha and her little brother Max 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 my eye on him more closely."
What happened to the library book?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Max scribbled in the library book.
Clues: little brother, crayon scribbles, Sasha apologizing and saying she should have watched him better
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 and what was she about to do?
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 heavily 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 kind of papers did Alex show his mom? What is the supporting evidence in the text?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
Clues: Alex came from school, showing his mom, saying studying paid off
Cody knew he was in big trouble. He looked at the math test on the desk in front of him. He wondered if he would get suspended for this. 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 is the supporting evidence in the text?
Cody is in trouble because he cheated on his math test.
Clues: BIG trouble, math test, suspended, parents called
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! Dad said she is going to love it." he thought.
Who will Jason give his present to and why?
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. It was nice to see the view from so high up. Carlos decided to buy a snow cone when he was on the ground again and then get in line to take another ride.
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 is the supporting evidence in the text?
Emily had not started a school project that was due the next day.
Clues: school night, large empty poster, books about Abraham Lincoln, she was crying
"Can I play the winner in the next game?" Maya asked. "Sure," Lydia replied. "But you will probably be playing Emma. I have all of her knights and bishops whereas she only has one of my pawns.
What game are Lydia and Emma playing?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Lydia and Emma are playing chess.
Clues: use of chess vocabulary like pawns, bishops, and knights, only two people playing
Jenna went upstairs and quietly and quietly peeked into a dark room. Olivia was asleep - good. 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.
What was Jenna doing?
What makes you think so?
Jenna 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, dropping petals as she went. 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. "Scrambled or sunny side up?" Katie asked Marcus.
What did Katie clean up?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Katie cleaned up a broken egg.
Clues: carton, one left, breakfast, scrambled or sunny side up
"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?
What is the supporting evidence in the text?
Lucy was learning to ice skate.
Clues: being freezing, falling, gliding gracefully
Ana and Sophie sat in their seats staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move except for taking a bite or a sip, 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.