Inference
"Hi mom, no I’m not on the computer anymore. Yes, I know it’s late; that’s what I’m about to do. I already brushed my teeth and washed my face and I’m going now."
Where is this person going?
to bed
I didn't see the runner slide into home plate. The man in front of me was obstructing my view.
What does obstructing mean?
Blocking or in the way
New Jersey experienced the worst thunderstorm in years, with over three inches of rain falling over two hours. Grandma said, "It sure is raining cats and dogs out there!"
What does this mean?
It is raining heavily.
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
glue
You wake up and see that your alarm never went off. So you are starting your morning 15 minutes later than you planned. It is a really important day at school and you cannot be late.
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions to this problem?
Ask for a ride to school
Eat breakfast in the car or on the bus to save time.
"I think Sam is going away this weekend because he wants to try out his birthday present. Yes, he loved it and can’t wait to use it! He loaded up on bait and got the boat ready."
What was Sam’s birthday present?
a fishing pole
Carol was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip. She had never slept outside before and didn't know what to expect.
What does APPREHENSIVE mean?
Feeling worried / unsure
Mrs. Smith told her class, "I'm sorry I was gone yesterday. I was feeling a little under the weather."
What does this mean?
Feeling sick
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer’s best friend. What am I?
eraser
You are walking home from school, but can't find your key to get inside your house. You look everywhere, but can't find it.
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions to this problem?
Call your parents.
Go ask a neighbor for help.
"Hi honey, what time will you be home? Please don’t forget the gift. Yes I got the candles. He will be so surprised- I can’t believe our baby is now in double digits!"
How many candles will be on the cake?
10
Jamal was ecstatic when he looked out the window to see the snow that had fallen overnight. He has been wishing for snowfall all winter long and finally he got what he wanted!
very happy
"That test was a piece of cake after I studied all day," said Mark.
What does this mean?
Very easy
I am big and square. There are lots of pieces to me. I hold more information than you can imagine, but I cannot function without a little help. People like to push my buttons, which really gets me fired up. What am I?
a computer
You borrowed your mom's phone without asking. You accidently dropped it and it broke.
What is the problem?
What are 2 ways you could solve this problem?
Tell your mom sorry and let her borrow your phone.
Go buy your mom a new phone.
"Hi there, I need to rent one of your items for a birthday party. When you deliver it can you blow it up also? Yes, and the children have to take their shoes off to get in it, right? Ok, great! They will have so much fun in it!"
What am I renting?
bounce house
Even though there were so many people at her party, she felt isolated because the ones that she loved were not there so she had no one to talk to.
What does isolated mean?
lonely
When the class went on a field trip to the art museum, their guide said, "Please don't touch anything on display. It would cost an arm and a leg to replace some of our pieces!"
What does that mean?
Very expensive
I am a cylinder. I am known to be empty or filled to the brim. I can be an organizer’s best friend. I can get stinky when I’m full. What am I?
garbage
You were buying some items at the store and went to go pay, but you realized you left your money at home.
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions to this problem?
Go back home and get your money.
Ask someone if you could borrow some money.
"Hi mom. Yes, it went fine but Ryan has to stay overnight so they can watch him and give him his medicine. Yes I will stay with him."
Where are they?
hospital
David knew that the advanced math class would be rigorous. He knew he would have a lot of work to do and that it would take a lot of focus and studying to receive a good grade in the class.
What does RIGOROUS mean?
difficult/hard
Tom heard from his sister that his mom was planning a surprise party for him tomorrow. When he asked his mom about it, she said, "Who let the cat out of the bag?"
What does this mean?
told a secret
I am big like a mountain. I sleep most of the time. When I do wake up, I erupt like an angry lion. What am I?
volcano
Someone in your class wants to be your partner for a group project. You don't want to work with them though.
What is the problem?
What are 2 ways you can solve this problem?
Work with them anyway.
Tell them sorry but you already have a partner to work with.