Character
Kinsey hid her notebook as soon as her sister walked in. What can you infer about Kinsey?
Kinsey has something to hide
She wants to keep something secret
The story describes tall palm trees swaying in the breeze, the sound of waves crashing, and the warm sun beating down. People walk by carrying boogie boards. Where does this story take place?
The beach
A girl is baking cookies but forgets to set the timer. What might happen next?
Cookies may burn
"I can't wait for the surprise!" said Brian, bouncing up and down in his seat. His mom just smiled but didn’t say a word. What can you infer about how Brian feels?
Brian is excited
The student teacher graduates next weekend. What might she do after graduating?
Get a job
Move away
Mr. Jackson stayed late every day to help his students, even when he was tired. What does this say about Mr. Jackson?
He is dedicated to his job
He is caring
Thick snow covers the ground, and frost clings to the windows of a small cabin. A group of people sits inside, warming their hands by a fire. What can you infer about the time and place?
It is winter, cold, rural area
The main character in the book receives a map from a stranger. What might happen next?
The character will follow the map
"This is going to be so much fun!" Maya said, grinning at her friend. Her friend rolled their eyes and crossed their arms. What can you infer about the friend?
The friend isn’t as excited and might not want to participate
The characters wake up one morning to find that all the adults in their town have vanished. No one knows where they went. What might happen next?
They might band together to figure out what happened or enjoy their freedom
Jake stayed behind after the game to help clean up even though no one asked him to. What does this say about Jake?
He is a responsible
He is considerate
A spaceship hovers above a red, rocky landscape with two suns glowing in the sky. Strange, alien plants sway in the wind. Where is this story set?
Another planet
A dog barks furiously at the back door and refuses to stop. What might happen next?
Someone or something might be outside
"I’ll never forgive you for this," said Claire, her voice breaking as she walked away. Her best friend called after her, "Wait, I didn’t mean it like that!" What can you infer about their friendship?
They are arguing/the frienship might be over
"I can’t believe you forgot again!" What is the tone of this dialogue?
Frustrated/angry
Bob never raised his hand in class, even when he knew the answer. What can you infer about Bob?
He is shy
He is nervous
The small town is filled with dirt roads, wooden buildings, and people riding horses. A saloon door swings open, and someone steps out into the dusty street. When and where does this story take place?
The old west
Billy Bob left his ice cream cone on the edge of the table and walked away to grab a napkin. The family dog was nearby, sniffing the air. What might happen next?
The dog may knock the cone over or eat it
"We did it!" shouted Emma, jumping up and down. Her teammates all high-fived each other and laughed. What can you infer about what just happened?
The team just won a game
The big room has film posters all over the wall, and the smell of popcorn and soda pop lingers in the air. Ticket pricing and showing times are shown on screens. Where does this story take place?
Movie theater
Sofia spends all her free time practicing the piano, even skipping time with her friends. What can you infer about Sofia?
The air is thick and humid, and vines drape over trees that reach toward the sky. Birds screech, and insects buzz as the characters step over tangled roots. Where does this story take place?
In a jungle/rainforest
The lights suddenly flicker and go out as the group of friends walks through the old mansion. A loud creak echoes from upstairs, and they freeze in place. What might happen next?
They might investigate the noise/run out of the mansion in fear
"I don’t want to talk about it," muttered Liam, looking down at his shoes. His friend sat quietly beside him, waiting for him to say more. What can you infer about Liam?
Liam might be embarrassed/upset
A girl is riding her bike down a steep hill when she notices her brakes aren’t working. Ahead, there’s a busy intersection with cars speeding by. What might happen next?
She might crash, try to stop by hitting something soft, or swerve to avoid danger.