Making Predictions and Drawing Conclusions

The horse reared up on its back legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw?

• The horse was white.

• The horse was sleepy.

• The horse was excited.

• The horse was calm.

As his mother honked the horn outside, Tom ran down the stairs, buttoning his shirt.

What conclusion can you draw?

• Tom liked to run.

• Tom was in a hurry.

• Tom was hungry.

• It was raining.

As she sat on the front porch, Lulu wiped the sweat from her face and took another drink of water.

What conclusion can you make?

• It was cold.

• A storm was coming.

• Lulu lives in New York.

• It was hot.

At the end of each school day, Miss Beck would sweep the floor, empty the trash, and wipe the board in her classroom.

What conclusion can you make?

• Miss Beck has nothing else to do.

• Miss Beck likes to have her room clean.

• Miss Beck has neat students.

You are in line. You ordered pizza. You look around and notice that the people who got pizza are throwing it away after taking a bite.

Why are they throwing the pizza away?

• The pizza tastes bad.

• The pizza has the best taste.

• The people need to go home in a hurry.

After Tamika broke the picture, her father turned and walked away without saying anything.

What conclusion can you draw?

• Tamika's father is happy.

• Tamika's father is upset.

• Tamika's father does not care.

• Tamika's father is hurt.

Grandma's mouth dropped open. Her hands flew to her face.

What is the best conclusion?

• Grandma is surprised.

• Grandma is sad.

• Grandma is reading the newspaper.

I hear screaming. My stomach feels funny. Can you see my hair blowing? I'm feeling excited!

What am I doing?

• I'm on a roller coaster ride.

• I'm outside in a storm.

• I'm at the doctor's office.

It's so dark in here. What's that sound? Oohhh, I feel something sticky and stringy touching my face. I'm getting nervous!

Where am I?

• I'm in a haunted spooky house!

• I'm in a parade.

• I'm eating in a restaurant.

I hear a loud "thwack" as the ball leaves the ballpark and the crowd roars with cheers!

What do you predict will happen next?

• The team will give the batter a high-five.

• The batter will start to cry.

• The crowd will quickly leave the ballpark.