When is this?
What am I?
Investigations
Can you infer?
Where am I?
100

Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?

A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.

100

I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?

gluestick

100

Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?

A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.

100

Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?

Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. 


Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.

100

I took my shovel and bucket and sat with my toes on the wet sand. As I started to dig, I heard seagulls flying by.

Where am I?

The beach

200

I jumped out of bed and put on my bathing suit and grabbed my towel. After I prepared myself I headed out to the pool. My mom and dad were already there having breakfast. 


When is this?

daytime and summer

200

I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?

eraser

200

Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?

Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".

200

"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so

Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.

200

Rrrinnggg! Everyone got up and took their bags. Before the kids left, the teacher said, “Don’t forget to do your homework.” 


Where am I? 

School

300

While walking from school, my sister grabbed a snowball and threw it at me. “Hey! Better not start this." I said.


When is this? 

Daytime and winter

300

I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?

A pair of shoes.

300

Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What is causing the traffic? How do you know?

There was a car accident and it is blocking some of the lanes in the road.

300

Elizabeth planted seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?

She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.

300

It was Saturday. My mom and dad took me to my favorite place. I took out my bicycle, helmet and pads and started to have fun. Some kids are playing in the sandbox, others are on the slide. 


Where am I? 

The park

400

“I hate it when there is a heat wave, "Keith said. He turned on the air conditioner and went back to bed since it had been a long day. 


When is this?

nighttime and summer

400

I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I?

 Elephant

400

Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?

Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.

400

I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?

elevator

400

We are waiting patiently for our dinner to be brought to the table. All our food was carried over on a big, oval tray. After we ate my mom left the man a tip. Where am I?

a restaurant

500

It was 7:00 a.m. and Jessica took out a mug and a chocolate powder. “This will help me feel warm,” she said. 

When is this?

daytime and winter

500

I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?

The statue of Liberty

500

There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Jimmy is supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Jimmy's phone was ringing and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Jimmy? How do you know?  

Lily's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.

500

Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?

Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.

500

Roar! As the man the with whip talks to the lion. The man waved his hand and the lion jumped through the giant hoop. Everybody clapped their hands and the man bowed his head. 


Where am I? 

the circus