Make an Inference
Lena looked out the window at the dark clouds. She grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before heading out the door.
What can you infer?
Lena expects it to rain.
Mr. Jones took the seeds out of the bag and went into the yard. He dug a hole, dropped the seed in, and covered the hole. He watered the area and pretty soon and small tree started to grow!
Tell 3 things that happened in the correct sequence
He planted a seed
He watered the seed
A tree grew
(any variation of the correct sequence)
Take the over out of the word "leftover", what do you have left?
Left
Which word doesn't belong and why?
jogging
eating
weightlifting
running
Eating--not a physical activity
The child was ecstatic — she couldn’t stop smiling and jumping with joy!
very happy /excited.
Vincent knew he should've stopped at that last station. He thought he could make it to the next one, but obviously he was wrong and his car stopped.. What happened?
Vincent ran out of gas
The fish found the perfect spot to lay her eggs, between 3 big rocks. Soon after, the eggs hatched with tiny fish. The fish grew larger and swam away on their own.
Retell this story with at least 3 details in the correct sequence.
Fish laid eggs
Eggs hatched
Fish swam away
(any variation in the correct sequence)
Take the "tion" out of the word "imagination" and what do you have?
Imagina
Which word doesn't belong and why?
Ocean
lake
island
pond
Island--it's not a body of water
The ancient ruins were thousands of years old and crumbling with age.
very old
The kitchen smelled of warm cinnamon and sugar. A tray of golden-brown rolls cooled on the counter, and the oven timer had just gone off.
Someone just baked cinnamon rolls.
To make a pizza, first you have to roll the dough in a large, flat circle. Then add tomato sauce. After, put some cheese on top. Place it in the oven and when the cheese is melted, take it out and eat!
Retell this story in the correct order giving at least 3 details.
Make a flat circle
Add tomato sauce
Add cheese
Cook and eat
(any variation in the correct order)
Take the "news" out of "newspaper" and what do you have left?
Paper
Which word doesn't belong and why?
Sun
Pluto
Saturn
Jupiter
Sun--it's not a planet
Unlike her outgoing brother, Mia is quite reserved and doesn’t talk much.
quiet/ shy.
Mark’s alarm didn’t go off. He rushed to put on clothes, skipped breakfast, and ran out the door with his shoes untied.
Mark woke up late.
Tina's hair was getting long, so her mom to her to the hair salon. She sat in a chair and got her hair washed first. Then the beautician started to cut. When she was done, she blew dry Tina's hair. Tina looked in the mirror at her new hair style.
Retell the story recalling 3 details in the correct order.
Went to hair salon
Got hair washed
Got hair cut
Looked in mirror
Take the "cue" out of the word "barbecue" and what do you have left?
Barbie
Which word doesn't belong and why?
refrigerator
stove
dishwasher
slippers
Slippers-not an appliance
The movie was so tedious that half the audience fell asleep.
Tedious means boring or dull.
Darcie dug to the bottom of her bag. She had lollipops, chocolate bars, an apple, peppermints, and her favorite--red licorice? What holiday is it?
Halloween
Tommy wanted ice cream. First he took the vanilla ice cream out of the freezer. He scooped it into a bowl and then topped it with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles. It tasted delicious!
Recall the story giving 3 details in the correct order.
Took out of freezer
Scooped into bowl
Topped with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles
Ate
Take the "un" out of the word "universe" and what do you have left?
Iverse
Which word doesn't belong and why?
Tiger
Lion
Skunk
Zebra
Lion-doesn't have stripes
The student was meticulous, carefully checking each answer twice.
Meticulous means very careful and precise.