Inferencing 1
Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex,” said Mrs. Carson. “Sure thing,” Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow morning.”
Where do you think Alex and Mrs.Carson are?
What makes you think so?
Alex and Mrs. Carson 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.
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.
Tina 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 Tina?
How do you know?
Tina was in a chicken coop.
Cannonball!” Nathan yelled. Suddenly, Lisa, her towel, and the magazine she was reading were soaking wet. She picked up her soggy belongings and stomped off toward the gate.
Where was Lisa?
What makes you think so
Lisa was at a pool.
Ben 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 Ben working on?
What makes you think so?
Ben was working on a flashlight.
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Alison 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 Alison looking for?
What makes you think so?
Alison is looking for her keys.
Fred 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.
Where does Fred live?
How do you know?
Fred lives in a fishbowl.
Anna did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Anna put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Anna grabbed the leash and out they went.
What can you infer about Ginger?
What makes you think so?
Ginger is a dog.
“Well, what do you think?” Britta asked. “Wow, it's really short! You look like a whole different person,” Jenna replied. “I wanted something really different. I've had the same style my whole life.”
What are Britta and Jenna talking about?
How do you know?
Britta and Jena are talking about Britta's new haircut.
Susie 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 Susie's job?
How do you know?
Susie is a waitress at a restaurant.
Jill 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?
Jill is playing volleyball.
James arose early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was shining and it was sizzling outside. James’ friend called and said, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” James grabbed a towel and they left the house.
What can you infer about their activity for the day?
They are going to the beach.
“Okay, one....two....three!” Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. “Pretty good, but Janie'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.
Jessica walks into the store and takes out her list. She gets a cart and her coupon book and begins putting items in the cart.
What is Jessica doing?
Jessica is food shopping at a grocery store.
As soon as Kilea saw the menu, she knew exactly what she wanted to drink. When her steaming cup came, she tasted a spoonful of the whipped cream from the top before taking a small sip of her yummy, sweet drink.
What do you think is in Kilea’s cup?
How do you know?
Kilea'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.
Shawna 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 Shawna eating?
How do you know?
Shawna was eating sunflower seeds.
Michael 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 Michael buying?
What makes you think so?
Michael is buying shoes.
“How on earth do people wear these without falling?” Matthew asked. “Try holding onto the railing,” his father suggested. “You'll get better with practice.”
Where are Matthew and his dad?
How do you know?
Mathew and his dad are at a roller skating rink.
A few days after Thanksgiving, Hannah put on her favorite jeans, or rather, she tried to put them on, but they didn't fit! They were too tight. Hannah sighed, took off the jeans, and put on a pair of sweatpants instead.
Why didn't Hannah's jeans fit?
How do you know?
Hannah's jeans didn't fit because she had eaten too much at Thanksgiving.
Miranda put her finger down on Australia. “I want to go there,” she said. “That would be fun,” Steve replied. “I wonder if I can find where my Aunt Carrie lives.” He flipped pages until he found the one that showed France. “There it is!”
What are Miranda and Steve looking at?
How do you know?
Miranda and Steve are looking at a map.
“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.” Jake offered.
What were Sophia and Jake talking about?
How do you know?
Sophia and Jake were talking about glue.