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Inferencing From Text

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    Helps with inferencing skills from simple sentences. - intermediate
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  • Laney reviewed her notes and the chapters in her book. She made sure to be quiet to not disturb the people around her. What is Laney doing? Where is Laney?
    Studying for a test. She is in the library.
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  • The curtain opened. Sara took a deep breath to calm her nerves and stepped forward. This is the moment she had prepared for for three months. What is Sara doing? Where is Sara?
    She is singing/dancing/performing on a stage.
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  • Joey got in his car to make his way to meet a friend. Once he got there, Joey bought a ticket, popcorn, and a soda. Where are Joey and his friend? What are they doing?
    They are watching a movie together at a movie theatre.
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  • Jeremey ran 40 yards. He saw someone from the other team running towards his so he knew he had to throw the ball before he was tackled. He took a step and threw it just in time. His team scored a touchdown. What is he doing? Where is he?
    Jeremy is playing football on a field.
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  • Paul blew out the candles and made a wish. What is happening? What might happen next?
    It's Pauls birthday and he is blowing out the candles on his bday cake. Next, he might cut and serve the cake, or maybe open presents!
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  • Blake paddled out into the ocean to wait for a huge wave. Where is Blake? What is he doing? What can we infer about Blake and his personality?
    Blake is surfing in the ocean. We can infer that he is adventurous, that he is an experienced surfer, and that he loves the water.
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  • Dale pushed on the gas to try and catch up to his competitors. He turned the corner and drove past the black and white checkered flag. He came in first. What is he doing?
    Dale is car racing.
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  • Polly is dressed in white. Polly and Mark both feel the sand underneath their toes, they look out to their family and both say "I do". What are they doing? Where are they?
    Getting married---on the beach
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  • Sara is constantly adding things to her to-do list. She wakes up at 6am and doesn't go to bed until everything on her list is crossed off. What can we infer about Sara?
    She's an organized and hard-working person.
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  • Mary always wears bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. She never leaves the house without makeup on because she knows the photographers will sell her picture to magazines. What can we infer about Mary?
    She cares about her appearance. She may be famous. She may be an actress/singer.
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  • Erin cannot find her instrument in the piles of her clothes and toys. She is going to be late for her practice and she might get in trouble because this is the 4th time she's late this month. What can we infer about her?
    She's messy, unorganized, and doesn't manage her time well.
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  • After setting up for the picnic, the sky grew very dark. What might happen next?
    it might rain. They may have to quickly pack everything back up and head home.
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  • Misty got home, looked at her new haircut and cried. What can you infer about this situation?
    Misty is crying because she didn't like the way the haircut came out.
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  • Everyone that Jack serves leaves him a generous tip. Where does Jack work? What can we infer about Jack?
    Jack is a server at a restaurant. He is good at his job by not forgetting orders, being polite, and frequently asking if his customers need anything else.
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  • Gia arranged forks, spoons, plates, and napkins on the table. What is she doing?
    setting the table.
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  • Dad put a seed in each hole and covered it with soil. What is he doing?
    He is planting seeds.
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