Inferences

JOBS

100

I get to argue and debate at my job while wearing a business suit.  A man in a long robe decides the outcome after my closing argument.  I had to go to school for 7 years to complete the requirements for my job, plus take an exam.  

LAWYER

200

I am good with my hands.  I build roads, bridges, buildings, houses.  I know how to use a lot of tools to create things.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER

300

I am good with designs.  I work with construction workers, so they can create my designs.

ARCHITECT

400

I work well with pipes and plungers.

PLUMBER

500

I have the best view in the world.  I have to strap myself down to go to the bathroom.  You have to be REALLY smart to do my job.

ASTRONAUNT

What happened?

100

"Tommy!  Come help with the groceries." No response. Mom walks in to see glass shattered all over the kitchen floor and a white, round object in front of the sink.

Tommy is MIA because he broke the window with a a baseball.

200

Emerson had her head in her hands as she sobbed loudly.  There was a knock at the door as a boy the same age stood on her front steps.  Emerson collected a box of things that included a hoodie, baseball glove, and old pictures.  What is their relationship, and what is happening?

They are BF and GF and they are breaking up.

300

Kara's stomach tightens as the teacher passes out the test. She had to work last night until 10, after going to school all day.  She's thinking of what her current Math grade is.  Her palms are sweaty, she feels sad.  What is happening?

Kara is upset because she didn't study for the test and is scared about the grade she is going to get on the math test.

400

There is a white piece of paper hanging outside of the gym.  Their are some kids screaming with excitement and some kids crying, some kids shaking their heads in despair.  What is happening?

Kids are discovering who made the team.

500

As Melanie walked home from school on a rainy Autumn day, heard a loud screeching of tires, a horn blow and a metal and glass breaking.  What can you infer Melanie heard occur? 

Car Accident/Crash

Define-Miscellaneous

100

drawing a conclusion based on the text and your prior knowledge

inferring

200

struggle between forces

conflict

300

BAD GUY

ANTAGONIST

400

TYPE OF LITERATURE

GENRE

500

MAP OF THE STORY FROM BEGINNING TO THE END

PLOT DIAGRAM

Where Am I Going?

100

My bags are packed.  I have shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, sunscreen ready to go.  I know that I will receive a lei when I arrive.

Hawaii

200

My head is throbbing and my heart is racing.  My mom is on the phone.  I am going in and out of consciousness.  I hear the sirens in the distance. 

HOSPITAL

300

Larry is not happy.  He's barking and straining on his leash.  I am not going to let him win.  He will get in this car.  Appointments are important.

VETERNARIAN

400

My mom is crying, as she hugs me.  My dog tags are around my neck.  My recruiter says it's time to go.  My mom lets out another sob.

MILITARY

500

I barrel out of the house as the horn blares loudly.  I stuff papers into a folder. 

SCHOOL

MISCELLANEOUS

100

My hand is over my heart, the audience stands, music begins to play.  What's about to happen? 

National Anthem is about to be sung at an event.

200

I got my cleats and shin guards.  I hope we win tonight.  Where am I going?

SOCCER GAME

300

I wear red, white and black to the games.  I will attend with my pack.  What college am I attending?

NC STATE

400

I enter Food Lion quickly, along with about 100 other customers.  The wind from outside chills me to the bone.  I see the sky is white and grey. I need to hurry and get home.  What's about to happen????

Snow Storm

500

Julia has all the envelopes with her classmates names on them.  Julia is wearing her favorite red and pink outfit, and hopes she will get a special note from Noah today.  What is the date???

February 14