Inferencing
What were Omar and Lilly excited for?
their birthday party
Pretend you are calling a store and you want to rent a bounce house for a birthday party. What would you say?
"Hello, I am interested in renting a bounce house for my birthday party. How much do they cost? Are you available Saturday?"
Why were Omar and Lilly planning their party for MONTHS?
Because they were excited.
Who is Omar?
a boy / Lilly's brother
Where was the party SUPPOSED to be?
Why do you think Lilly started crying when she found out it was going to rain?
Because the party was supposed to be outside.
Pretend you are calling the face painter to ask if they can work at your party.
Hello, I am having a party on Saturday and would love if a face painter could come. Are you available? How much do you cost?
Why did Lilly say "what are we going to do?"
Because it is going to rain on the day of the party and they will have to change their plans.
Who is Lilly?
a girl / Omar's sister
Where did the pony rides happen?
under the gazeebo
What does "their mom had a lot of work cut out for her" mean?
Their mom has to bake two different kinds of cakes - that is a tough job!
Pretend you are Omar & Lilly's mom, you need to go grocery shopping. What ingredients do you need to make the cakes? Call the store and ask if they have all of the ingredients?
Hello, I need to make 2 cakes this weekend and want to check if you have the ingredients. Do you have......?
Why do Omar and Lilly share a party?
Because their birthdays are close together.
Who is baking the cake?
Omar and Lilly's mom
Where is another place you might see a face painter?
at a fair
What relationship do Omar and Lilly have?
Pretend you are the face painter. You are about to paint my face. Ask me what I want on my face, what colors I want, etc...
Hi! How are you? What would you like painted on your face? What colors would you like me to use? Get ready! it feels cold
Why did they have to move the party to the fire house?
because of the rain
Who's birthday is it?
Omar and Lilly
Where is another place you might see a bounce house?
at a carnival
Why was the gazeebo a good spot for the pony rides?
because it covered the pony from the rain
Pretend you are a guest at he birthday party and you just walked in! What would you say to Omar and Lilly? What do you think about their party?
HI! Happy birthday! WOW I love your party! I cant wait to ride the pony!
Why was their uncle able to help them rent the firehouse for the party?
Who was more upset about the rain?
Lilly
Where is another place you could ride a pony?
at a farm