Investigations
Dareem 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.
You will find me when you go outside. I live high above the earth. Some people say I remind them of cotton candy. When I am angry I get dark, and when I am sad I cry. You have probably felt my tears. When I cry a lot I make puddles and small ponds. What am I?
Cloud
If I have a new classmate who came in the second term of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate feels nervous or scared. The new classmate will make some new friends.
Rondell's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Rondell knows that his mom always wanted to go to Harry's Water Park. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Rondell doing? Why? How do you know? What are the key words?
Rondell is going to plan a trip to Harry's Water Park for his mom.
Key words: mom always wanted to go to Harry's Water Park.
he looked at the map.
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and went to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
How do you know? What are the key words?
grocery store
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Xion is supposed to pick up his friend Shawntel from the airport. Xion's phone was ringing and saw Shawntel'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 Shawntel told Xion? How do you know?
Shawntel's flight got delayed and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.
You can plant me. You can pick me
I grow on a stalk
You can eat flakes of me for breakfast
. . . or chips of me for lunch
You can pop me. . . or make me into bread
. . . or tortillas
I am CORN
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth. I will become overweight.
Qwayne put his sleeping bag in the car. He grabbed a flashlight, a lantern, and his hiking gear. He also grabbed some matches for a fire. Thank goodness Qwayne remembered the graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows. The weekend was going to be great. Qwayne couldn't wait to meet up with the rest of his pack. What was Qwayne getting ready to do? How do you know? What are the key words?
The lights went out due to a storm
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home
How do you know? What are the key words?
b) doctor's office
Shianne 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 pedalled faster. What is Shianne doing? Why do you think so?
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedalled faster".
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.
If I saw on television that there will be rainy weather tomorrow, I could infer that ...
I might need to bring an umbrella. I should wear my raincoat tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
Celest 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 Celest 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.
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport
How do you know? What are the key words?
d) airport.
key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Adrianna 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.
We are always moving in a circle. We don't move at the same pace, but we are always close to each other. One of us is short, and the other is long. One of us moves once every hour. One of us moves 60 times in one hour. Sometimes we have a third friend who joins us, but not all the time. Our friend moves once every second! What are we?
Hands of a Clock
If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that...
I will be very tired and sleepy the next day. I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school.
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?
How do you know? What are the key words?
In an elevator
Anderson sat with his head down. He looked around and saw all of his buddies working hard. Anderson raised his hand because he knew he needed help. He had his Literature worksheet, but he did not know what to write on it. Where is Anderson?
Literature class
Ravindra enjoys school but he thinks English is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Ravindra 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?
Ravindra got a good grade on his English final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.
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 my dog barking, I could infer that...
How do you know? What are the key words?
It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
Dad and Ravita were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Ravita. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it high in the backyard so the cats can't catch or kill them." What do you think Dad and Ravita are making? Why do you think so?
Dad and Ravita are making a birdhouse.
I love to eat grass with my sharp "teeth". My home is usually in the garage. I work hard all through the year. People push me around outside. I eat gasoline for energy. I am …
I'm a lawn mower