Inferencing 1
The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his breath. Then he looked at the map. "Let's get moving," he called to the group of tired boys. "The faster the better."
What do you think the scout leader was feeling?
The scout leader was feeling worried because he thought a storm was coming.
Michael liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit so much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day.
What is Michael buying? What makes you think so?
Michael is buying shoes.
Bridget signed up for a new class on Saturdays. After just one class, all her muscles were sore. She's not sure if she wants to go back.
What kind of class was it?
A gym class.
What kind of fish is Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo?
Clownfish
What do families typically eat on Thanksgiving?
Bonus 100 points if you can name 3 Thanksgiving foods.
Turkey
Mac and Cheese
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Pie
Dad and Krystal were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Krystal. "Sure," said Dad, "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the back yard."
What do you think Dad and Krystal are making?
Why do you think so?
Dad and Krystal are making a birdhouse.
Sasha handed the book to the librarian. The librarian
opened the book and found crayon scribbles on almost every page. "I'm really sorry," said Sasha. "I should have kept the book in my room."
What happened to Sasha's library book?
Why do you think so?
Sasha's younger brother or sister scribbled in the library book.
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
Red, white and blue
What month is Thanksgiving in?
November
Alex ran all the way home from school. "Mom," he shouted as soon as he opened the door. "Look!" He handed his mother some papers. "You were right, all that studying really did pay off!" he said excitedly.
What was on the papers?
What makes you think so?
The papers were a test with a good grade.
You have been saving for a new video game. When you went to the store to buy it, you decided to buy another game instead.
Why did you buy another game instead?
-don't have enough money, game is sold out, found a game that you like better.
Mike wrapped a hamburger in paper and put it on the counter. Then, he wrapped two more hamburgers and put them on the counter next to the first one. After that, he scooped french fries into a small box?
Why was Mike wrapping hamburgers? How do you know?
Mike is wrapping hamburgers because it is his job. You know he is wrapping many burgers and scooping fries, which is something that people do when they work in a fast food restaurant.
What ocean is off the coast of California?
Options: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian
Pacific Ocean
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
Splat! "Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stopped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one." She looked in the fridge and pulled out the carton. One left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all.
What did Katie clean up? How do you know?
Katie cleaned up a broken egg.
"Ouch!" Lucy had fallen again! She shivered and picked herself back up. Then she spotted her older sister Sarah, gliding backwards. She was so graceful. Sarah made everything look so easy.
What is Lucy doing? How do you know?
Lucy was learning to ice skate.
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
What makes you think so?
Ana and Sophie were at the movies.
Which is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What do people typically like to watch on TV on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Day Parade, football
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily began to cry.
Why do you think Emily was crying?
What makes you think so?
Emily had not started a school project that was due the next day.
Susie had been on her feet all evening. It was Valentine's Day, so of course 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.
Your family had planned to grill hamburgers tonight, but your dad cooked the hamburgers in the oven instead. Give at least two explanations.
-Weather, grill not working, no propane for the grill.
What is Donald Duck's girlfriend's name?
Daisy Duck
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims came to America on?
The Mayflower