Investigations
Anna did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Anna put on her raincoat and got her umbrella while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Anna grabbed the leash and out they went. What can you infer about Ginger? How do you know?
Ginger is a dog and really wants to go outside. Anna got the leash and Ginger waited "impatiently" by the door.
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
Gluestick
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate might feel nervous.
Three-year-old Emmy was crying and pointing to something in the sky. Mom looked up. "It's okay, we can get another one," she said. "This time I'll tie it to your wrist." What was Emmy pointing at? How do you know?
Emmy was pointing at a balloon. Mom is going to tie the next one to her wrist so it doesn't fly away.
"How do people eat with these things? Can't I just ask for a fork?" Bobby asked. "Try holding them like this," his father suggested. "You'll get better with practice." Where are Bobby and his Dad? What makes you think so?
They are at a Chinese restaurant. Bobby would rather use a fork than what he is using.
"Oh no, my ring is missing!" said Mom in dismay. "When did you have it last?" asked Dad. "Well," replied Mom, "I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing the dishes, but it isn't there now." What happened to Mom's ring? How do you know?
Mom's ring went down the drain. The ring was sitting by the sink.
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
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
I will not be very healthy or I might get cavities.
Shawna grabbed a bowl of her favorite snack. One by one she cracked the salty shells with her teeth and ate what was inside. What is she eating? How do you know?
Shawna is eating sunflower seeds. She cracks them with her teeth and eats the inside.
Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. Then he finished his banana and climbed higher in the tree. What can you infer about Tommy? What makes you think so?
Tommy is a monkey. Key words are "bars" and "banana."
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 bike race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster."
I come in pairs and am known to really stink 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.
If I saw on television that a storm is coming tomorrow, I could infer that ...
I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the 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.
Tina wrinkled her nose as soon as she opened the door. It always smelled awful in there. She looked around to make sure the place was empty. When she was sure they were all outside, she went from nest to nest, filling her basket with eggs. Where was Tina? What makes you think so?
Tina was in a chicken coop. It smelled in there and she was able to get eggs from all the nests.
As soon as Mary saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of the whipped cream from the top before taking a small sip of her yummy, sweet drink. What do you think is in Mary's cup? How do you know?
Mary is drinking hot chocolate. The drink is hot, sweet, and has whipped cream on top.
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 when I cannot reach the branches. What am I?
Elephant
If I keep flipping all the light switches on and off, but they don't work, then I can infer that...
There might be a power outage
Ben tried the button again, but it still didn't work. He unscrewed the top, took out the old batteries, and put new ones in. Then he tried the button again. It worked! Now he was all ready for the big camping trip. What was Ben working on? How do you know?
Ben was working on his flashlight. Key words are "button," "batteries," and "camping."
"Okay, one...two...three!" Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. "Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?" What is Dad doing? What makes you think so?
Dad is taking a picture of his family. He counts and no one moves. Then he wants to redo it because Janie's eyes were closed.
Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. She counted her tips and headed home to take a long, hot bath. What is Susie's job? How do you know?
Susie is a waitress. Key words are "shift" and "tips."
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.
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away.
"Mary, you cannot bring that in here! It's against the rules!" the teacher said.
"I'm sorry," Mary replied, "but he followed me to school!" What had Mary brought to school? How do you know?
She brought a little lamb.
When my two brothers first came over looking for a place to stay, I was totally cool with it. There was all that huffing and puffing back then, and my house was safe. But it's been months and they haven't left! All they do is watch TV and eat. They are such pigs! What happened at the brothers' houses? What makes you think so?
The brothers' houses got blown down by the Big Bad Wolf! Clue words are "huffing and puffing" and "they are such pigs."