Miriam
Your group is talking about weekend plans. You went to the beach. What could you say to introduce this relevant topic?
“I went to the beach this weekend. Have you ever been to the beach?”
Maya grabbed her umbrella and raincoat before leaving. Dark clouds covered the sky. What can you infer about the weather? Which clues helped you?
It will probably rain. Clues: dark clouds, umbrella, and raincoat.
Complete the sentence: One mouse ran under the table. Two ______ ran under the table.
A group member gives directions, but you do not understand the last step. What could you ask?
“Can you explain the last step again?” or “What do you mean by that?”
The library was silent. Ben whispered as he walked between the shelves and searched for a book. What does silent mean?
Very quiet; the clues are whispering and the quiet library.
Correct the sentence: “Three childs played at recess.”
Three children played at recess.
Your group member says, “I can't figure out this question.” What could you say to offer verbal support?
“Let's read it together,” “What part is confusing?” or “I can help you think it through.”
After running several laps, Marcus was panting and reached for his water bottle. How was he probably feeling?
Tired or out of breath. Clues: running laps, panting, and drinking water.
Complete the sentence: We saw five ______ swimming in the pond. (goose)
geese
Your group is discussing a book, but everyone starts talking about video games. What could you say to bring the conversation back to the relevant topic?
“Let's get back to talking about the book. What did you think of the ending?”
The trail was treacherous after the storm. Several rocks had fallen, and muddy water covered parts of the path. What does treacherous most likely mean?
Dangerous or unsafe. The fallen rocks and muddy path are clues.
Create your own complete sentence using the irregular plural noun teeth.
Example: I brush my teeth every morning.
A classmate explains their idea, but you are unsure what they mean. Ask for clarification, then offer support to help the group continue.
“Can you explain what you mean?” followed by “Maybe we can work through it together.”
Lena studied every evening, asked her teacher questions, and practiced before the test. When she received her score, she smiled and showed it to her family. What can you infer about her test result, and what clues support your inference?
She probably did well or felt proud of her score. Clues include her preparation and her reaction. Other reasonable inferences with supporting clues are acceptable.
Fix the sentence and then say it correctly: “The womans saw two deers near the trees.”
The women saw two deer near the trees.