Inferencing 1
Camila wrinkled her nose as soon as she opened the door. It always smelled awful in there. She looked around to make sure the place was empty. When she was sure they were all outside, she went from nest to nest, filling her basket with eggs.
Where was Camila?
How do you know?
Camila was in a chicken coop.
"Cannonball!” David yelled. Suddenly, Marisela, her towel, and the book she was reading were soaking wet. She picked up her soggy belongings and stomped off toward the gate.
Where was Marisela?
What makes you think so?
Marisela was at a pool.
Xander tried the button again, but it still didn't work. He unscrewed the top, took the old batteries out, and put new ones in. Then he tried the button again. It worked! Now he was all ready for the big camping trip.
What was Xander working on?
What makes you think so?
Xander was working on a flashlight.
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Jazzy checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn 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 was Jazzy looking for?
What makes you think so?
Jazzy is looking for her keys.
Jace swam around in circles. Then he noticed some food floating nearby, so he ate it. After that, he hid in his castle for a while. Then he came out and swam around in circles some more.
What is Jace and where does he live?
How do you know?
Jace is a fish and lives in a fishbowl.
Zoe did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Zoe put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Zoe grabbed the leash and out they went.
What can you infer about Ginger?
What makes you think so?
Ginger is a dog and she is going out for a walk.
“Well, what do you think?” Callie asked. “Wow, it's really short, but I love your highlights! You look like a whole different person,” Paisley replied. “I wanted something really different. I've had the same style my whole life.”
What are Callie and Paisley talking about?
How do you know?
Callie and Paisley are talking about Callie's new haircut.
Paislee had been on her feet all evening. It was a weekend, so of course it was super busy. Finally, her shift was over. She counted her tips and headed home to relax.
What is Paislee's job?
How do you know?
Paislee is a waitress at a restaurant.
Cora stepped out onto the court. She could feel the sand between her toes. The net hung so high above her that she could barely touch it. She couldn’t wait for the match to begin.
What can you infer?
Cora is playing beach volleyball.
Bryson arose early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was shining and it was sizzling outside. Bryson’s friend called and said, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” Bryson grabbed a towel and they left the house.
What can you infer about their activity for the day?
They are going to the beach or pool.
“Okay, one....two....three!” Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. “Pretty good, but Ethan's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?”
What is Dad doing?
How do you know?
Dad is taking a picture of his family.
Beckett walks into the store and takes out his list. He gets a cart and begins putting items in the cart. He starts in the cereal aisle.
What is Beckett doing?
Beckett is food shopping at a grocery store.
As soon as Raegan saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of the whipped cream and marshmallows from the top before taking a small sip of her yummy, sweet drink.
What do you think is in Raegan's cup?
How do you know?
Raegan's cup is full of hot chocolate.
Jill picked herself up off the ground and brushed herself off. Then she made her way over to Jack. “Are you okay?” she asked. “I think so, but my head hurts,” Jack answered. “Do you know where the bucket is?"
What was the bucket for?
How do you know?
The bucket is for fetching water from the top of the hill.
Alexis grabbed a bowl of her favorite snack. One by one, she cracked the salty shells with her teeth and ate the seeds inside.
What kind of seeds was Alexis eating?
How do you know?
Alexis was eating sunflower seeds.
Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Hunter,” said Ms. Everett. “Bet,” Hunter replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow morning.”
Where do you think Hunter and Ms. Everett are?
What makes you think so?
Hunter and Ms. Everett are in a classroom at school.
Three-year old Emmy was crying and pointing to something in the sky. Mom looked up. “It's okay, we can get you another one,” she said. “This time I'll tie it to your wrist.”
What was Emmy pointing at?
How do you know?
Emmy was pointing at a balloon.
Tommy looked at all the people on the other side of the bars. They were all watching him. Some of them waved or called out. He shook out his giant mane and walked over to the tree, hoping to sunbathe.
What can you infer about Tommy?
What makes you think so?
Tommy is a lion at the zoo.
Tyler's temper-tantrum was in full swing. He wailed loudly, screaming, “Mine! Mine! Mine!” “Sorry,” Mom said to the check-out girl as she took the candy bar away from Tyler and put it back on the shelf, “two is such a difficult age.”
Why was Tyler upset?
How do you know?
Tyler was upset because he did not get the candy bar.
“Oh no, my ring is missing!” said Mom in dismay. “When did you have it last?” Dad asked. “Well,” replied Mom, “I took it off and put it by the sink while I was doing the dishes, but it isn't there now.”
What do you think happened to mom's ring?
What makes you think so?
Mom's ring went down the drain.
Cole liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day.
What was Cole buying?
What makes you think so?
Cole is buying shoes.
“How on earth do people wear these without falling?” Fanoel asked. “Try holding onto the railing,” his father suggested. “You'll get better with practice.” They went around the circle and listened to the music.
Where are Fanoel and his dad, and what are they doing?
How do you know?
Fanoel and his dad are at a skating rink skating.
Uh oh! "Oh man!" thought Gabriela as she stooped 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 Gabriela clean up?
How do you know?
Gabriela cleaned up spilled milk or juice.
Maddie put her finger down on Australia. “I want to go there,” she said. “That would be fun,” Isaac replied. “I wonder if I can find where my Aunt lives.” He flipped pages until he found the one that showed France. “There it is!”
What are Maddie and Isaac looking at?
How do you know?
Maddie and Isaac are looking at a map or globe.
“I hate this stuff,” Chase 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.” Jake offered.
What were Chase and Jake talking about?
How do you know?
Chase and Jake were talking about glue.