Drawing Conclusions

The weather has been quite warm, so you are making sure to drink lots of water. You had water left over last night and left it sitting outside in a bucket. This morning when you woke up, you found there was less water in the bucket than when you left it.

It is likely that:

• You drank the water in your sleep.

• The water leaked out of the bucket.

• The water evaporated

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Vitamin A is found in carrots, eggs, and milk and helps you see better. It makes your eyes more able to see in the dark, and it also helps you see colors. While you are on the island, sometimes you . need to go find food or water in the middle of the night.

It is likely that:

• It is not important for you to have Vitamin A.

• It is very important for you to have Vitamin A.

• Vitamin A will not help you on the island.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia is larger. It is located to the north of the United States. Northern Canada is very cold, and part of it is even inside the Arctic Circle.

It is likelly that:

• Canada is bigger than the United States.

• Canada is smaller than China.

• Russia is smaller than Canada.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

You need to saw some logs in half for firewood. You are trying to make sure that you have everything you need before you get to work. You have the saw that you made from shells, gloves to protect your hands from splinters, and a mask so you don't breathe in any of the sawdust.

It is likely that:

• You are ready to get to work.

• You should also have earplugs.

• You should also protect your eyes.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

You decide to go swimming and look at some of the animals living in the sea. You dive underwater to get a better look and see a starfish on a rock. You try and pick it up, but you can't separate it from the rock.

It is likely that:

• The starfish has grown onto the rock.

• The rock is holding on to the starfish.

• The starfish is holding on the rock.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Your body needs to get exercise to stay fit and healthy. Exercise helps you become strong and build muscles, and it also helps your heart become strong. The more you exercise, the more effective your heart will be pumping blood.

It is likely that:

• You should exercise every day.

• You should exercise once a week.

• You should exercise every month.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

You have had a busy day and you know that you have a lot to do tomorrow. When you go to bed, all you can do is think about everything that has to get done. You wake up earlier than usual the next morning, still very tired, and your muscles are sore.

It is likely that:

• You got a good night's sleep.

• You ate some bad fish.

• You didn't sleep well.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Your esophagus (ih-sah-fah-gus) is a tube that is in charge of taking food from your mouth to your stomach. The esophagus is not like a slide, but it squeezes the food through the tube and into your stomach.

It is likely that:

• Your esophagus is in your throat.

• Your esophagus is in your stomach.

• Your esophagus is in your mouth.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

Culture is a word that is used to describe the actions and values of a group of people. Some things that you do every day might be strange to someone of a different culture. Your language, going to school, and the things you do with your friends are just a few parts of your culture.

It is likely that:

• Some people don't have a culture.

• All cultures are the same.

• All cultures are different.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

On a map, there are many different kinds of borders. Borders shows where one state or country ends and where the other one begins. The United States shares borders with Canada and Mexico. You will usually see a sign that tells you when you are crossing a border.

It is likely that:

• Borders are imaginary lines.

• Borders are fences.

• Borders are walls.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.1