Investigations
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.
Beth put her lunch in the microwave and set a timer for 8 minutes. Then went into the living room to watch a movie. She got really into the movie and didn't hear the microwave timer go off. After the movie ended she remembered about her food. What do you think will happen next?
Her food is cold now, so she will have to heat it up again.
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that... A The new classmate might feel nervous about a new school. I can see if they want to play with me. B They don't want to be friends with anyone.
A. The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.
Charles will not stop talking in class. His teacher asked him to be quiet, but he does not listen. What do you think will happen next? A. He will get a treat. B. He will learn more. C. He will be punished.
C. He will be punished.
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?
student response
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.
Jenny and her family live in Utah. They are driving to Disneyland in California. They drove for 4 hours straight, and then they get off the freeway and pull into town. What do you predict will happen next?
Jenny and her family will probably use a restroom and maybe get something to eat. Her mom and dad will also probably get gasoline for the car.
If you saw on television that there is a rain storm coming tomorrow, you could infer that you need to do what tomorrow?
I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rain boots tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
Before you read a story, you should look at the title and pictures, and predict what you think the story will be about. A. True B. False
"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.
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".
Nico's mother brought home empty boxes from the store. She wrapped the dishes in newspaper and placed them in the boxes. Next, she took down the pictures and the curtains and packed them in boxes. She told Nico that his first day at his new school would be Tuesday. What prediction can you make? A. Nico is not going to go to school anymore. B. Nico's mother is going to clean the house. C. Nico's family is going to move. D. Nico's family is decorating their house.
C. Nico's family is going to move.
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.
Ana was watching television. Her brothers were talking loud in the same room. Ana could not hear the television very well. What probably happened next? A. Ana turned the television off. B. Ana started talking with them. C. Ana turned up the volume on the television. D. Ana turned off the lights.
C. Ana turned up the volume on the television.
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.