GP - Grade 11: Drawing Conclusions from Visual Evidence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a conclusion?

• A random guess about a topic.

• A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.

• An emotional reaction to a situation.

• A summary of all available facts without interpretation.

Multiple Choice

What is an inference?

• A logical interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.

• A direct quote from a source.

• A proven scientific fact.

• A personal opinion without evidence.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of evidence?

• "NASA data shows global temperatures have risen by 1.2°C since 1880."

• "I think climate change is a hoax."

• "Everyone knows the government is lying."

• "My friend told me it’s not real."

Multiple Choice

A news article only interviews politicians from one political party about a new law. This is an example of:

• Strong evidence.

• A valid conclusion.

• A scientific fact.

• Bias.

Multiple Choice

If you see wet footprints leading into a house and conclude, "It must be raining outside," you are making:

• A conclusion.

• An inference.

• A biased statement.

• A factual claim.

Open Ended

Setting: Where is this taking place? What details suggest this?

Open Ended

Relationships: How are the people in the picture connected? (e.g., authority vs. civilian).

Open Ended

Emotions: What might each person be feeling? Use visual clues (facial expressions, body language).

Open Ended

Possible Conclusions: What broader issue is this picture addressing? (e.g., justice, inequality).

Open Ended

Write a Summary: Share your group’s conclusions in 3-4 sentences.

Open Ended

"The crowd outside the courthouse grew restless. Signs reading ‘Unfair Trial’ bobbed above their heads. A woman hugged her son, whose eyes were wide with fear as officers approached."

Draw Conclusions: What is happening in this scene? Support your answer with evidence.

Open Ended

"The crowd outside the courthouse grew restless. Signs reading ‘Unfair Trial’ bobbed above their heads. A woman hugged her son, whose eyes were wide with fear as officers approached."

Reflect: How does drawing conclusions help you understand stories and real-world issues?