Drawing Logical Conclusions

Trees were bent over, and branches flew through the air. Beach chairs, garbage cans, and several small items were blown down the streets like confetti. A few roofs of small sheds were already missing. Window frames that weren't boarded up held shards of glass. Several stores had bags of sand blocking the doors.
What was causing this to happen?

• tornado
• blizzard
• hurricane
• drought

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The TV commercial played silly music and had colorful words on the screen. The kids on the TV had great, big smiles on their faces! Every time the commercial came on TV, Tommy's little brother clapped his hands!

What conclusion can you draw about the commercial?

• It is about a new kitchen cleaner

• It is about a new toy

• It is about a sale at the grocery store

• It is about a musical play

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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The boys were walking across a field when they heard a strange sound. They looked and then began yelling and running. A huge bull was rushing toward them! Juan was the first to leap over the fence to safety. It was a minute or two later before Bobby and Carl jumped the fence.

• The bull couldn't jump the fence.
• The boys were not frightened by the bull.
• The boys mother rescued them.
• Juan can run faster than the other boys.

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How is drawing a conclusion different from making an inference?

• When you draw a conclusion you need to figure out a problem, solve a mystery, or understand a feeling that is not stated in the text.

• When you draw a conclusion you need to relate it to the characters, plot, setting, and even the vocabulary of what you read.

• When you draw a conclusion you only use your own experiences to help figure out what the problem was.

• When you draw a conclusion you always read the text and don't look at the pictures.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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"Ouch! I've got a splinter in my finger," cried Rosa. "I knew I shouldn't have climbed over the wooden fence." Rosa ran into the house to find her mother. She knew that it would be bad to leave the  splinter in her finger for a long time. 

• Rosa got a splinter in her toe.
• Rosa climbed over a fence.
• Rosa wanted her mother to take out the splinter.
• Rosa ran to find her father.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Once there was an ant and a grasshopper who lived in a field. Every day, Ant got up early and walked far to gather seeds. She balanced one seed on her head at a time, walked it back to her home, and then went again to the field to gather more. She was very small, so the walk was very long. She worked the whole day, without ever stopping to rest. As Ant worked, Grasshopper spent his days playing music, lazing in the sun. “Why do you work so hard, Ant?” he laughed. “Summer is here! Why waste the sunshine gathering seeds.
What do you think the ant will do? 

• Keep working, because the ant knows there will not be any food during the winter.
• Take time out and play with the grasshopper.
• Tell the other ants to work harder so she can play. 
• Keep working and try to convince the grasshopper to work as well. 

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Once there was an ant and a grasshopper who lived in a field. Every day, Ant got up early and walked far to gather seeds. She balanced one seed on her head at a time, walked it back to her home, and then went again to the field to gather more. She was very small, so the walk was very long. She worked the whole day, without ever stopping to rest. As Ant worked, Grasshopper spent his days playing music, lazing in the sun. “Why do you work so hard, Ant?” he laughed. “Summer is here! Why waste the sunshine gathering seeds.

What conclusion can you draw about the grasshopper?

• He is very smart.

• He is lazy.

• He loved music.

• He will be hungry in the winter.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Margaret looked around in the dim light. Everything was covered in dust. It took awhile, but she finally found a box labeled "photos". She carried the box downstairs to her grandma, who was waiting in the kitchen.

What conclusion can you draw about where Margaret found the photos?

• basement

• attic

• garage

• storage building

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Margaret looked around in the dim light.  Everything was covered in dust.  It took awhile, but she finally found a box labeled "photos".  She carried the box downstairs to her grandma, who was waiting in the kitchen. 
What is the text evidence that proves where Margaret found the photos. 

• dim light & dusty
• dusty & kitchen
• downstairs & dusty & dim
• kitchen & dusty & dim

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As the final notes played, April glided gracefully to a stop and posed with her arms above her head.  The crowd erupted in cheers.  April collected the flowers that people had thrown onto the ice for her. 
What was the text evidence that helped you draw the conclusion about April's profession. 

• As the final notes played...
• The crowd erupted with cheer...
• April posed with her arms above her head..
• ...onto the ice for her.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1