Inferences
Bob sat staring at the TV in his bedroom. There were books and clothes everywhere. He heard his mom coming up the stairs. “Oh no!” he cried as he tried to clean his room before his mom walked in.
Bob's mom was upset that he had not cleaned his room yet.
The wind was shaking the windows as Camille tucked her toes under a blanket. She looked outside and saw her snowman’s carrot nose had fallen off his face. Camille’s little brother ran up to her and asked her to play outside. She shook her head and said, “No way!”
It was too cold outside.
I want to open the present. I am curious to know what it is.
Interested
On the way to her room after just having been grounded, Tammy murmured something under her breath.
Whispered
Tyler heard loud sirens and watched as a bright red engine sped down the street in front of his house. In the distance, he could see smoke rising into the sky.
There is a fire on Tyler's street.
Jamal’s hand shook a little as he put the last gum drop on the roof. It was perfect! The yard was bright green with sprinkles and there was even a chimney made out of peppermints. He couldn't wait to show his dad the finished product.
A gingerbread house
My big brother had to assist me when it was time to put the star on the top of the Christmas tree because I was too short.
To help
The cat scuttled quickly around the room without lying down at all.
ran
Charles let his dog, Roscoe, into the house. Roscoe ran over to his food bowl and wildly began to wag his tail.
Roscoe is hungry.
Julie held the mug tight as it warmed her cold hands. She took a deep breath and could smell how sweet it was. As she took a sip, white foam coated her top lip.
Hot chocolate
Snowflakes gently drifted from the sky, blanketing the ground in a soft layer of white.
Covering
The lanky dog never got fat even though he ate a lot.
Skinny
Carly and her mom watched the large van truck drive away slowly. Then, they walked through the empty rooms of the house one last time before getting into the car and leaving
Carly and her mom are moving.
Kathy ran into the kitchen, tracking snow all through the kitchen. She had a twig in her hand and yelled, “Dad! I need a carrot!”
A snoman
When I visited grandma's house, a smile appeared on my face as cinnamon and chocolate chip cookies were fragrant once I walked in the door.
I meandered through the woods taking my time exploring.
Wandered
Lauren sat in the lobby of her apartment building watching people come in from the street. Almost everyone who came in was carrying an umbrella. Those who weren’t, she observed, had wet hair and soaking wet coats.
It was raining outside.
Joshua stared at the clock. It read 5:59. He glanced out the window and saw icicles hanging from the roof. He knew what was waiting for him in the living room but he promised his parents he wouldn’t get out of bed until 6:00 at the earliest.
It is Christmas morning
On Christmas Eve, many children seem to have insomnia. They are so excited for Christmas to come that they can't sleep!
Trouble falling asleep
Jackie was mortified after her puppy ripped her friend’s brand new sweater.
embarrassed or humiliated