Forming Sentences with conjunctions
Problem Solving
Riddles
Appropriate Comments
Inferences
100

Im so hungry I need to ___ Maybe I should go to a _____.

What is eat and restaurant 

100

Your pencil breaks during class.

Why can’t you finish your work right now?
How can you fix the problem?

What is Why? 

Because you need a pencil to write and finish your classwork.
How? You can sharpen it or borrow another pencil from a classmate or teacher. 

100

I have four legs, a tail, and I purr when I’m happy. What am I?

What is cat
100

Your friend shows you a picture they drew in art class.

When question: When is it a good time to say something about their picture?
What comment is most appropriate?

“That looks great!” or “I like the colors you used!”

100

Liam is smiling and jumping up and down after seeing his test paper.



Answer: He’s happy or excited because he probably got a good grade.

200

I didn’t bring my umbrella, __ now I’m ________.  

What is so/wet 

200

Your friend looks sad at recess.

Why question: Why should you ask if they are okay?
How question: How can you help your friend feel better?

Scenario: Your friend looks sad at recess.
Why? Because you care about your friend and want to make sure they’re okay.
How? Ask if they want to talk, offer to play together, or just listen to them.

200

I’m round, red, and people often take a big bite out of me at lunch. What am I?

What is apple

200

You see your teacher talking with another student in the hallway.

When question: When should you wait to talk to your teacher?
What comment is most appropriate?

Wait until they’re finished, then say, “Excuse me, can I ask you something?”

200

Ava’s eyes are watering, and she’s sniffling while looking out the window during recess.

Question: What can you infer about Ava?

Answer: She might be sad or missing someone; she doesn’t feel like playing.

300

The dog barked __ the other __.

What is at/dog

300


You spill your drink on the lunch table.

Why question: Why is it important to clean it up?
How question: How can you clean the mess safely?

Scenario: You spill your drink on the lunch table.
Why? Because the spill can make a mess and bother others sitting there.
How? Get some napkins or ask for help to wipe it up.

300

I help you write and erase; I live in a pencil case. What am I?

Eraser

300

Your classmate gets a new haircut and you notice right away.

When question: When is it okay to comment about it?
What comment is most appropriate?  

➡ When you’re not interrupting class, say, “Your haircut looks nice!”

300

The teacher asks for volunteers, and Jordan looks down and doesn’t raise his hand.

Question: What can you infer about Jordan?

He might be shy, nervous, or doesn’t want to speak in front of others.

400

My friend__ I went to play at the ___.

what is And/Park 

400

Scenario:
You forgot your homework at home.

Why question: Why is it a problem to forget your homework?
How question: How can you make sure it doesn’t happen again?

Scenario: You forgot your homework at home.
Why? Because your teacher can’t check your work and it might affect your grade.
How? You can tell your teacher honestly and make a plan to bring it tomorrow or set a reminder for next time.

400

I have a hard shell on my back, I move slowly, and I can hide inside my home.

What is turtle 

400

You notice your friend made a small mistake while reading out loud in class.

When question: When should you make a comment about their mistake?
What comment is most appropriate?

 Wait until later (not during reading time), and say kindly, “You did a good job reading!”

400

During group work, Maya crosses her arms, sighs loudly, and doesn’t help with the project.

Question: What can you infer about Maya?

Answer: She’s probably frustrated or upset about something in the group — maybe she feels unheard or disagrees with others.

500

To make a peanut butter ___ jelly sandwich 

___ you need to get the ___. Then get you the peanut___ and Jelly. Lastly you put it ______.

What is and , first, bread, butter, together

500

Scenario:
Two classmates are arguing and you’re stuck in the middle.

Why question: Why is it hard to know what to do in this situation?
How question: How can you handle it without making things worse?


Why? Because you don’t want to take sides or make things worse.
How? Stay calm, tell them you don’t want to choose sides, or ask a teacher for help.

500

I come in a box, I have many colors, and you use me to fill in pictures.

what is crayons 

500

Someone in your group makes a joke that you don’t think is funny.

When question: When should you comment about the joke?
What comment is most appropriate?

You can choose to stay quiet or change the topic; if needed, say calmly, “Let’s talk about something else.” 

500

At lunch, Noah joins his friends and they stop talking and look at each other. Noah looks down and eats quietly.

Question: What can you infer about what’s happening and how Noah feels?

Answer: His friends might have been talking about him, or he feels left out or uncomfortable.