What a Character Trait
Katie noticed that Greg had dropped his ice cream on the ground. She knew that he had been saving up for a week. Katie paid for another ice cream with her change and gave it to Greg.
How would you describe Katie?
a) polite b) generous c) fair
Katie is generous - she paid for another ice cream with her own money without being asked.
I am white when I am dirty and I black when I am clean. I can be found at schools more than in homes.
What am I?
A blackboard.
I have just had a job interview. The interviewer said they would call me back tomorrow afternoon. As I was about to eat my lunch I hear the phone ring.
Can you infer who is calling on the phone?
The interviewer is calling about offering me a job - the interviewer said they would call in the afternoon and lunchtime is in the afternoon.
The salty breeze felt cool on such a hot day. Even colder was the wet sand squished between my toes as the waves ebbed and flowed on the shore. My mom called me over to reapply the sunscreen.
Where am I: a) lake b) beach c) camp
Beach
Clyde beamed when he saw his mother carrying the puppy. He jumped up and down on the spot, squealing loudly and tearing up as she came up the steps to the porch.
How is Clyde feeling?
Clyde is feeling overjoyed - he was happy and excited to get a new pet.
Key Words: beamed, squealing, tearing up
Mike strutted over to the batter's box. He stood tall and grinned as he anticipated the pitch. Without hesitation he swung hard and watched the baseball soar into left field. He laughed boastfully as he raced around the bases.
How would you describe Mike?
Mike is confident - he was sure that he could get a homerun at the baseball game.
The more you take away, the bigger I become. You can find me in the ground and in fabric.
What am I?
A hole.
My cousins were watching a scary movie in the basement. All of a sudden the power turned off and I heard screaming coming from downstairs.
Can you infer why my cousins were screaming?
My cousins were screaming because they got scared from the power outage and the movie - they were watching a scary movie and they did not expect the power to go out.
It was busy inside the small shop. People were crowding the counters looking to buy something sweet. The smell of cinnamon and sugar hung in the air. I saw a man licking his lips when looking at the display.
Where am I: a) soap store b) chocolate factoty c) bakery
Bakery
Rachel was not ready to step onto the stage. She was about to rush to the exit until Dad called. Hearing his words "you can do this" gave her the push she needed to perform her set with determination.
How is Rachel feeling?
Rachel is feeling encouraged- she just got the lead role in the school play.
Key Words: you can do this, push, with determination
Jane gulped as she stood up and marched over to Casey as he pushed another student. She boldly tapped the bully on the shoulder and daringly told him to stop despite being scared. Casey sneered at her go away but she did not move.
How would you describe Jane?
Jane is brave or courageous - she was standing up to Casey, the bully, despite being scared of him.
I am tall when I am young and short when I am old. I need your help to give me life...and take it away!
What am I?
A candle.
I told my neighbour that my new puppy was still losing his baby teeth and will sometimes nip at your fingers when he plays. I left the room to get something from the kitchen when I heard, "OUCH", coming from the living room.
Can you infer who said "OUCH" and why?
My neighbour said "OUCH" becausse my puppy bit him - the puppy was still teething and the neighbour was told that the puppy would bite fingers when he plays.
I ate a big bowl of buttery popcorn as I watched the movie onscreen. Buster, my dog, was right at my side licking my fingers. My mom talked loudly to her sister over the phone so I turned up the volume.
Where am I: a) movie theatre b) living room c) the drive-in
Living Room
Jason was staring blankly at his phone as the grown-ups chatted on the couch. Then Stacey put on a funny movie. Jason couldn't help but laugh as he attentively watched the characters slip on bananas.
How is Jason feeling?
Jason is feeling entertained - he is amused by the movie.
Key Words: couldn't help but laugh, attentively
Billie knew that Dad wouldn't be home until dinnertime. She went into the kitchen and started to chop some vegetables. The door opened just as she finished tossing the greens in a light dressing. Dad put the pot to boil and they soon enjoyed spaghetti and salad.
How would describe Billie?
Billie is helpful - she started dinner so Dad would not have to do it by himself after work.
I have four fingers and a thumb, but flesh and blood I have none.
What am I?
A glove.
I saw that someone had stolen a red bicycle on the news last night. The next day a girl down the street was showing everyone her new red bicycle. It looked like it had been used before.
Can you infer who stole the bicycle?
The girl stole the bicycle - the stolen bicycle was red and the new bicycle was red and looked like it had been used.
I kept bumping into people as I walked on the smooth tiled floor. The crinkling of paper and plastic bags was drowned out by all the chatter echoing within the high-vaulted cieling. I ate the take-out lunch I bought on plastic tray and people-watched.
Where am I: a) food court b) music festival c) amusement park
Penny needed to finish printing her project for school. Soon the printer began to make whirring noises and with one final clunk stopped. Penny needed to leave in 15 minutes but the printer would not print. She screeched and kicked wildly at it before leaving the house, empty haneded, in a huff.
How is Penny feeling?
Penny is feeling enraged - she did not get what she wanted and is beyond angry.
Key Words: screeched, kicked, wildly, in a huff
Wanda had clumps of clothes on the floor and had to check if they were clean or dirty. She was always looking through papers scattered on her desk for that one piece of homework that was due tomorrow. She carelessly shoved her assignments in her backpacks.
How would you describe Wanda?
Wanda is disorganised - she keeps her room untidy and never is prepared for class.
I can be touched and I can break. I hide inside a cage. Win me if your want to be mine. You can't live without me.
What am I?
A heart.
My grandpa and I went fishing at the lake but we didn't catch anything before it was time to go home. On the way home, my grandpa stopped at the grocery store. Later my mom congratulated me on how tasty the baked salmon was for dinner.
Can you infer why we had fish for dinner?
We had fish for dinner because my grandpa bought a salmon - we were not able to catch one at the lake and grandpa stopped at the gorcery store before dinner.
I was strolling past a sea of greenery. Bright pink and soft blue petals danced on the wind behind an iron fence. The bees buzzed around the blooms and a woman with gloves clipped stray leaves with large scissors.
Where Am I: a) park b) garden c) hiking trail
Garden
Jude had been crying all afternoon after failing a test. When he got home his cat cuddled up next to him and mewwed softly. He hugged Mittens close to his heart and felt warm all over. Jude was able to wipe his tears and smile. "Thanks, Mitts," he whispered.
How is Jude feeling?
Jude is feeling comforted - Mittens made him feel better after a bad day.
Key Words: cuddled, hug, warm, smile