Inferencing
Riddles
Perspective Taking
Context Clues #1
Context Clues #2
100
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, "Pipe Masters".
What is his job?
A plumber
100
I run, yet I have no legs... what am I?
A nose
100
What are they thinking?
What do you think is happening in the picture? How do you know?
excited, happy
A wedding or a celebration
They are dressed in suits and a crowd of people have come together.
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100
The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
200
"I hate this stuff," Sophia complained during art class. "It gets all over everything, and the top always gets clogged so it won't come out."
"You can borrow mine, I have the stick kind."
What are Sophia and Jake talking about?
glue
200
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
200
What are the kids thinking? What are the parents thinking?
How do you know that?
What is excited and joy.
What is scared and regretful.
You can tell by looking at their facial expressions.
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
extreme pain, sadness and suffering.
300
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Mrs. Moore checked the pockets of the jacket she'd wore the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.
What is Mrs. Moore looking for?
keys
300
You answer me, although I never ask you questions... what am I?
A telephone
300
What are they thinking?
What do you think is happening in the picture? How do you know?
The mom is upset and sister are upset.
The boy doesn't care.
300
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans.
What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
300
Joe pledged his allegiance to his new team, even though, he missed many members of his old team.
What does "allegiance" mean?
loyalty or devotion
400
My legs trembled as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as I began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a scream! What is happening?
The person was on a roller coaster.
400
The more there is, the less you see.
darkness
400
How do you think she feels? Why?
She is happy because she is smiling and looking at her phone. She probably received a text that she liked.
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat.
What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400
We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Revolutionary War.
What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time
500
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 can you infer Dad and Anna are making?
A bird house
500
What is small, brown, has a head and tail, but no legs?
A penny
500
What is the man thinking? Where do you think he is?
He is frustrated because somebody/something is late.
Maybe he is at the airport with luggage in his lap.
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook.
What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy.
What does "painstaking" mean?
careful, thorough, taking a lot of care