Draw Conclusions 2

To draw a conclusion, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

• True

• False

Take one out

• characters

• setting

• plot

• conclusion

It is not mentioned and we have to figure it out.

• plot

• conclusion

A conclusion is a guess

• True

• False

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, and a ball in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Where is Sam mostly going?

• the beach

• school

Drawing a conclusion is based on

• the mood that you are in that day

• clues and details in the story + what you know

The kids put on their party hats and ate cake. They watched Jane opened presents, and then it was time to play a game.

What conclusion can you draw?

• Jane opened his favorite present

• They are celebrating Jane's birthday.

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

• got her sunglasses

• picked up her umbrella

Tobey put his swimming float back into his bag as he watched his friends run and jump into the pool. Hopefully no one had figured out his secret. He decided he would just invite his friends to play in the shallow part of the pool with him.

What conclusion can you draw about

Tobey?

• He is shy

• He doesn’t know how to swim.

Tom's mom just checked the email. Tom's whole class had written him cards. He smiled for the first time that day when he opened the cards.

What conclusion can you draw about Tom?

• He is sick and stayed home from school.

• He doesn't like to smile.