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Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
Carlos reread the same paragraph five times without turning the page. What does this suggest?
He is distracted or confused.
Emma jumped when her phone buzzed, then quickly locked the screen. What does this suggest?
She received a message she didn’t want others to see.
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.
Emma enjoys reading mystery novels in her free time. She often visits the library to find new books and keeps a list of her favorites. Recently, she recommended a book to her friend, who ended up enjoying it as well.
After opening the gift, Lina quickly forced a smile and said, “Oh… thanks.” What is she probably thinking?
She may not like the gift.
Rain pounded the pavement, the wind howled, and the soccer field emptied within minutes.
What most likely happened to soccer practice?
It was cancelled due to the weather.
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I?
doctor's office
The dog hid under the table as thunder shook the windows. Why is the dog behaving this way?
The dog is scared of the storm.
During a class project, students were asked to research a country and present their findings. Miguel chose Japan and focused on its traditions and food. He created a slideshow with pictures and facts about festivals, clothing, and popular dishes. On presentation day, he spoke clearly and answered questions from his classmates.
The line stretched forever. People put their bags on the floor and inched them forward. My father and I
removed our shoes. There was an announcement about a gate change and a delay on an arrival from Chicago.
airport
The room was dark and quiet. We heard Carl and his mother come in the front door talking. I heard two
girls in the corner giggle nervously. Another girl told them to be quiet. I hid behind the table where the cake and presents were set out. The tension in the room grew as we waited for them to open the door.
Surprise Birthday Party
The bus driver turned around and counted the seats again. Why would the driver do this?
Someone may be missing.
As the teacher returned the essays, Marcus noticed a large comment written in red at the bottom. He skimmed it quickly, shoved the paper into his binder, and avoided looking at his friend.
What can you infer about Marcus’s grade and how he feels?
He likely received a low grade and feels embarrassed or disappointed.
Carlos laughed loudly at the joke but stopped when he noticed the teacher watching him closely. What does Carlos realize at that moment?
He knows he may get in trouble for laughing.
I arrived early for my appointment. The place was busy and smelled of chemicals. I found a place to sit and wait. The lady next to me had a towel around her head. I heard a blow dryer in the distance. It was loud over the music that was playing.
Hair Salon
Double the points if you can get all three right!
The class conducted an experiment to see how temperature affects how quickly ice melts. They placed ice cubes in different environments: outside in the sun, in the classroom, and in a refrigerator. The ice in the sun melted the fastest, while the ice in the refrigerator lasted the longest.
When the teacher asked for volunteers, Sam avoided eye contact, sank lower in his chair, and pretended to write.
Why is Sam acting this way?
Ava carefully wrapped a small box in shiny paper and tied a ribbon around it. “I hope she likes it,” Ava said quietly.
What is Ava doing? Why do you think so?
Wrapping a gift; box, wrapping paper, and ribbon show this.
Double the points if you can get all three right!
Alex had been working on his science fair project for two weeks. He decided to test how different amounts of sunlight affected plant growth. He placed three plants in different locations: one by a window, one in partial shade, and one in a dark closet. At the end of the experiment, the plant by the window grew the tallest, while the one in the closet barely grew at all.