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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic	Inferencing
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Lesson Introduction: The Mystery of the Missing Cookie

Hook: The Cookie Conundrum

Hello, class! 🎉 Today, we are going to go on a fun adventure using our imaginations and detective skills! But first, let’s dive into a little mystery!

Imagine this: You walk into the kitchen and see a plate with only one cookie left. 🍪 But wait! Just this morning, there were three cookies on that plate!

What Happened to the Other Two Cookies? 🤔

1. Look at the clues on the table:
   • Are there any cookie crumbs leading away from the plate?
   • Can you see any traces of chocolate on your little brother's face?
   • Is your puppy acting suspiciously? (Maybe he’s been sneaking cookies?!)

Give It a Try!

Using your detective skills, I want you to infer what might have happened to those missing cookies!

• What do you think happened?
• Who might have eaten them?
• How do you know?

Activity: Detective Inferencing

Now, I’ll give you a few clues about other stories or situations. You’ll work in pairs to make inferences based on what you see or hear. Remember, you might not have all the answers, but that’s okay! Sometimes figuring things out is just as important as the answer itself.

Let’s get our detective hats on! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️ Who wants to solve the mystery of the missing cookies?