Drawing Conclusions

The creature was enormous! The way it was gracefully gliding through the water was spectacular. Although it wasn't a mammal to fear, it wouldn't be a good idea to swim near it because of its size.
The animal is most likely:

• a shark
• a whale
• a starfish

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Jim's finger hurt after he climbed the wooden fence. He could see the source of the pain, but couldn't fix it on his own. He would have to get his dad to help him.
Jim probably_

• has a splinter from the fence
• broke his finger
• burned his finger

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Janey loves playing in the snow. She builds snowmen and creates snow angels. She loves putting on her heavy coat and scarf before running outside to feel the frigid wind on her face.
Janey probably --

• doesn't own gloves
• hates summertime
• enjoys sledding

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The kids put on their party hats and ate cake. They watched Jake open presents, and then it was time to play on the trampoline.
What conclusion can you draw?

• Jake's favorite treat is cake.
• They are celebrating Jake's birthday.
• Jake opened his favorite present of all time.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Mason's mom just checked the mail. Mason's whole class had written him cards. He smiled for the first time that day when he opened them.
What can you infer about Mason?

• He is sick and stayed home from school.
• He doesn't like to smile.
• He loves school.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses
• made a sandwich
• picked up her umbrella
• put on sandals

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

How might a character act if he felt sad?

• Put his head down and sigh
• Yell and jump up and down
• Smile and wave
• Laugh until his sides hurt

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Andy’s dog was covered in mud. Andy’s mom was very upset and told Andy he needed to help clean up before he could go play.

You can tell :

• a. Andy’s dog got the house muddy
• b. Andy’s mom doesn’t like dogs
• c. Andy’s favorite animal is a dog

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Jenny held her stomach and leaned back on the sofa. She grabbed a blanket and curled up in a ball. All she could think about was that big funnel cake she ate earlier.

Jenny probably :

• a. hasn’t slept in a while
• b. wants another funnel cake
• c. has a stomachache from the cake

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The marching band looked amazing on the football field.Each member played their instruments perfectly. The audience loved the performance.
You can tell :

• a. The football field was big
• b. The marching band practiced a lot
• c. The audience was quiet

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1