Problem Solving
Social Situations
Social Inferencing
Inferencing WHO, WHAT, WHERE
Inferencing WHO, WHAT, WHERE
100

You noticed that one of your friends hasn't been talking to you much this week.  You see her whispering to other friends and worry she is talking about you.  How would you solve this problem?

Talk to your friend and ask her what is wrong.
100

You overhear some students saying they are going to play a mean trick on a classmate.  What should you do?

Talk to the teacher.

100

Jimmy made a joke in the middle of class in response to something the teacher said. Everybody's eyebrows were raised. The room went silent.

Make an inference.

He said something inappropriate/annoying

100

Okay everyone, eyes on my.  Smile for the camera.

Who am I?

Photographer 

How do you know?

100

We bought tickets.  Then we waited in line to buy popcorn and a drink.

What are we going to do?

Movies

How did you know?

200

Bella and Carla want to go to a movie, but they can't decide on what to buy as a snack.  Bella wants M & M's and Carla wants cotton candy.  What should they do?

They can each by their own snack, or they could decide on another snack that they both like.

200

Your favorite pencil is missing from your desk. You see a classmate using it.  What should you do?

Tell them you are missing your pencil and ask them if they have seen it.  If it is yours, you can politely ask for it back.

200

If someone's face is red, sweaty, and they are biting their nails...they might be feeling ______.


Nervous, anxious, etc.

200

I finally found a ball light enough for me.  I rolled it down the lane and knocked down eight pins.

What am I doing?

Bowling


How did you know?

200

I would like to cash this check and withdraw some money from my savings account.

Where am I?

Bank


How did you know?

300

Tina and Tom both want to play a video game, but they only have one controller.  What should they do?

They should take turns playing.  One person gets to play for a certain amount of time and then the other person gets a turn to play.

300

You are feeling sick in your classroom.  What should you do?

Raise your hand and ask to go to the clinic.

300

Emma was waiting in line at target to cash out. Someone who she didn't know was standing too close to her. Emma began to sweat. She stepped forward a bit in line and let out a sigh of relief.

Make an inference.

She was uncomfortable

300

When the doors close, I'll push the button for the floor I want.

What am I doing?

Riding in an elevator

How did you know?

300

There are tons of stores here.  I don't know where to begin my shopping.

Where am I?

Mall 

How did you know?