Inferencing
You see a girl wearing a swimsuit and carrying a beach towel. Where do you think she is going?
The Beach or Pool
“Sam went to the park. He played on the swings.”
Question: Where did Sam go?
The park
Describe an apple. Tell me one thing about it
It is red/round/food. You eat it
First, Mia put on her shoes. Next, she put on her coat. Last, she left the house.
Question: What did Mia do first?
Put on her shoes
What is a synonym for big?
Large, huge, giant
A boy is holding an umbrella, and his clothes are wet. What can you infer about the weather?
It is raining or has been raining.
“Lily went to the store with her mom. She bought apples and milk.”
Question: What two things did Lily buy?
Apples and milk
Describe a backpack. Tell me what it looks like and what you use it for
It holds things/books, you carry it on your back
First, Ben planted a seed. Next, he watered it. Last, a flower grew.
Question: What happened last?
A flower grew
What is the opposite of hot?
Cold
You see a boy wearing a backpack, carrying books, and walking into a building with many other children. Where do you think he is going?
School
“Tom woke up early. He ate breakfast and got dressed for school.”
Question: Tell me two things Tom did.
He woke up, ate breakfast, and/or got dressed
Describe a dog using at least 3 details
Animal, has fur, has four legs, barks, can be a pet
First, Sara bought popcorn. Next, she sat in her seat. Last, she watched the movie.
Question: What happened next?
She sat in her seat.
What is a synonym for happy?
Glad, joyful, excited
A girl is yawning and rubbing her eyes. What can you infer?
She is tired or sleepy
“Mia went to the beach with her family. She swam in the water and built a sandcastle.”
Question: What are two things Mia did at the beach?
Swam and built a sandcastle
Describe a bicycle. Tell me its category, function, and one detail about its appearance
Vehicle, you ride it, it has wheels, handlebars, etc.
Put these events in order:
First: mixed ingredients → Next: baked the cake → Last: ate the cake.
What is the opposite of fast?
Slow
When Sarah got home, her dog was wagging its tail, jumping up and down, and barking excitedly. Sarah put down her backpack and grabbed a leash. What do you think Sarah is going to do?
She is probably going to take her dog for a walk
“On Saturday, Jake went to the zoo with his dad. First, he saw the lions. Then, he watched the monkeys. Before leaving, Jake bought a stuffed animal.”
Question: Tell me two details from the story
Zoo, stuffed animal, lions, monkeys, went with dad, went on Saturday
Describe a mystery object using at least 4 details. The group has to guess what it is.
For example:
“It is a type of food. It is cold. It can be chocolate or vanilla. You eat it in a cone.”
Ice Cream or your guess!
Tell this story in 3 sentences:
“A girl found a seed. She planted it in the ground and watered it. A flower grew.”
First, a girl found a seed. Next, she planted and watered it. Then, a flower grew
What is a synonym for “enormous”
huge, giant, very big