Mastering Conclusions in STAAR

What is the primary purpose of drawing conclusions in a text?

• To summarize the text

• To infer information that is not explicitly stated

• To list all the facts presented

• To identify the main characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How many sentences (minimum) should your conclusion have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the following is an example of drawing a conclusion?

• Stating the main idea of a paragraph

• Predicting the next event in a story

• Guessing a character's feelings based on their actions

• Listing the events in chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In a scientific experiment, if the data shows that plants grow faster with more sunlight, what conclusion can be drawn?

• Plants do not need water to grow

• Sunlight is not important for plant growth

• More sunlight may lead to faster plant growth

• Plants grow faster in the dark

What is the most needed sentence of your conclusion?

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis (restate)

• Powerful Statement

What can you infer about the weather if a character is described as bundling up in layers and seeing their breath in the air?

• The weather is likely warm and sunny

• The setting is in a cold climate

• The character is on a tropical island

• The character is feeling overheated

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What paragraph is the conclusion?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2