Inferencing
Jake is holding an umbrella. It is raining outside. What can you guess?
Jake is using the umbrella to stay dry.
Your friend drops their ice cream on the ground. How might they feel?
Sad or upset.
Your teacher is smiling and waving at you. What could you do?
Smile, wave, or say hello.
Someone says, "I'm freezing!" and puts on a jacket. What does "freezing" mean here?
Very cold.
You want to borrow a pencil. What should you say?
"Can I borrow a pencil, please?"
Mia is yawning and rubbing her eyes. How might she feel?
Tired or sleepy.
You are talking, but your classmate is trying to read. What might your classmate be thinking?
They want quiet so they can read.
The class is quiet, and the teacher is talking. Is it a good time to shout out?
No. Listen and wait your turn.
Your teacher says, "Please lower your voice." What should you do?
Speak more quietly.
Someone is talking, and you want to say something. What should you do?
Wait for a pause or raise your hand, depending on the situation.
You see a student running into class with a backpack. The bell just rang. Why might they be running?
They do not want to be late.
You win a game, but your friend loses. How might your friend feel?
Disappointed or sad.
Your friend takes a step back and looks away while you stand very close. What might this mean?
They may want more personal space.
Your friend says, "That test was a piece of cake!" What do they mean?
The test was easy.
You accidentally bump into someone in the hallway. What should you say?
"Sorry, are you okay?"
Sam studied all week. The teacher hands back a test, and Sam smiles while looking at the grade. How might Sam feel?
Happy or proud because they did well.
You borrow someone's pencil without asking. How might that person feel?
Upset or annoyed because you did not ask.
Everyone is putting away their materials, and the teacher says, "That's all for today." What is probably happening?
Class is ending.
Someone looks at the clock and says, "We need to get moving!" What do they probably mean?
It is time to leave or hurry up.
You want to join a group playing a game. What could you say?
"Can I play too?" or "Can I join you?"
Alex looks in the refrigerator, takes out eggs and milk, and gets a bowl. What might Alex be planning to do?
Make breakfast or cook something.
Your friend is sitting alone at lunch. You think they look sad, but they say, "I'm fine." What should you remember?
You cannot know exactly how they feel. Respect their answer and offer support if appropriate.
Your classmates are laughing and talking together. You walk over, but they stop talking. What is a good way to respond?
Your classmates are laughing and talking together. You walk over, but they stop talking. What is a good way to respond?
Your classmate says, "I have a lot on my plate," while looking at a list of homework assignments. What do they mean?
They have a lot to do.
Your friend says, "I don't want to talk right now." What should you do?
Respect their space and give them time.