Drawing Conclusions

A conclusion is a _____________ reached after thinking about the facts and details in a passage.

• question

• idea

• decision or opinion

To draw a conclusion, you must: ____

• Read carefully, pay attention to the facts and details given

• Think over what you read

• Use your common sense and figure out the conclusion - make a decision on what you have read.

• All of the above

Rayan sat down beside her friend Jasha and opened her lunchbox.

This is probably because:

• Laura is going to draw a picture.

• Laura is going to eat lunch.

• Laura is going to take a nap.

Zhinga and his dad went to the boat dock. They put their fishing gear into the boat. Zkinga got into the boat while his dad untied the rope that held the boat to the dock. Then Zkinga’s dad got into the boat and sat down.

This is probably because:

• They are going swimming.

• They are going fishing.

• They are going to the park.

The doorbell rang. The little dog barked, wagged his tail, and ran to the front door.

This is probably because:

• Someone he knew was at the door.

• He was hungry.

• He wanted to play fetch.

The movie ended and everyone in the audience clapped. This is probably because:

• They wanted to see another movie.

• The movie was beginning.

• They all liked the movie.

Malachi put his pajamas and his toothbrush in his backpack. This is probably because:

• Malachi is going on a sleepover.

• Malachi is going out to play.

• Malachi is going to soccer practice.

Aaliyah’s dad lit the fire in the grill and put on a big apron. This is probably because:

• Aaliyah’s dad is going to take a nap.

• Aaliyah’s dad is going to cook on the grill.

• Aaliyah’s dad is working in his office.

Celeste closed her eyes and made a wish. She blew out all the candles on the cake.

• She loved cake.

• It was her birthday.

• She was going to sleep.

Tomorrow was the day of the big test. But Triston had forgotten his books at his friend's house. " Oh, well I'd just watch TV tonight, " he said.

• Triston did excellently on his test.

• Triston performed poorly on his test.

• He was alert and ready for his best test.