Investigations
Alex was running as fast as he could. He dribbled the ball and kicked the ball into the net. The crowd went crazy!
What sport is Alex playing?
Alex is playing soccer.
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
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.
There is a big storm today and it's going to last until tomorrow. Lilly has a softball game tomorrow. Lilly has not heard from her coach yet. Suddenly Lilly's moms phone is ringing.
Who is calling?
What do you think the coach will say?
The coach is calling to inform Lilly and her parents that the softball game is cancelled from the rain.
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 don't brush my teeth every day, I can infer that...
I may get cavities on my teeth!
"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.
The front desk informed me that I am next. I followed the nurse down the hall 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
b) doctor's office
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".
I come in pairs and am known to be a little bit stinky. I can be laced and tied, or slipped on. 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 is a winter storm coming, I could infer that...
It might start to snow heavily and there may even be some ice! It will be very cold.
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.
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard and some of the drivers were losing their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Perry thought. As he drove, he saw flashing 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.
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
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?
elevator
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) Spring b) Fall c) Winter d) Summer
a) Spring
Damien is nervous and excited to get his math test back today. Mrs. Reyes sets his test down on his desk and gives him a smile and a wink.
How did Damien do on his math test?
Damien did well and got a good grade. His teacher is happy and proud of him.
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. I am in New York City. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
If my whole family is packing their suitcases full of sandals, short sleeved shirts, and swimsuits I can infer that.....
We are going on vacation somewhere warm! Maybe Florida or California. We are certainly going somewhere with sunny weather.
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.
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this? a) Spring b) Fall c) Summer d) Winter
Fall