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Maya searched her backpack three times, but her math homework wasn’t there. She sighed and looked at her dog, Max, who was lying under the table with pieces of paper nearby.
What can you infer happened to Maya’s homework?
Every morning, Liam filled the bird feeder before school. One day, he noticed it was empty before he even left the house. A few sunflower seeds were scattered on the ground, and tiny paw prints led toward the fence.
What do you think happened to the birdseed?
It started pouring right before Ava’s soccer game. She frowned as her mom checked her phone and then smiled. “Don’t worry,” Mom said, “we’ll still have fun indoors.”
What do you predict Ava and her mom might do instead of playing soccer?
Ethan found a small box with his name on it sitting on the kitchen table. It wasn’t his birthday, and no one else was home. He opened the lid and saw his favorite candy inside.
Who do you think left the box for Ethan, and why?
After hearing a loud crash, Mrs. Lee ran into the living room and saw the window was broken. A baseball rolled across the floor, and two neighborhood kids stood outside looking guilty.
What can you infer about how the window broke?
During lunch, Julia noticed one of the cupcakes she had baked for her friend’s party was gone. Her little brother had chocolate frosting on his face and a big smile.
What do you think happened to the missing cupcake?
Carlos couldn’t find his library book. He checked his room, his backpack, and the kitchen. Finally, he saw his sister sitting on the couch, reading something and laughing.
What can you infer about where Carlos’s book went?
The whole class sat quietly as Ms. Green opened a large envelope from the district office. Her smile grew wider as she read the letter, and the students began whispering excitedly.
What do you predict the letter said?
Olivia saw a small kitten shivering near the school steps after recess. It meowed softly and looked hungry. Olivia gently picked it up and wrapped it in her sweater.
What do you think Olivia will do next?
When Daniel opened his locker, a folded note slipped out. It said, “Meet me by the tree after school—bring your science project.” He recognized the handwriting but couldn’t remember whose it was.
What can you infer about who left the note and why?
Noah woke up to the smell of pancakes and heard quiet whispers downstairs. When he entered the kitchen, his family yelled, “Surprise!”
What event do you think Noah’s family was celebrating?
Sophie ran to the bus stop and realized she didn’t have her backpack. She gasped and looked down the street, where her mom stood at the door waving and holding it up high.
What do you think Sophie will do next?
