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The video tutorial by Mrs. Shepperd explains how to draw conclusions from a story by using clues provided by the author. It defines a conclusion as a smart guess and provides examples to illustrate the concept. The first example involves Matt, who is inferred to be in a swimming pool based on the clues given. The second example involves Jim, whose messy room suggests he is a messy person. The video emphasizes the importance of conclusions in understanding stories.

What is a conclusion?

• A detailed description of events

• A list of characters

• A smart guess using clues

• A summary of the story

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Why do authors not tell every detail of the story?

• To save time

• To make the story shorter

• To confuse the readers

• To keep readers guessing

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Where was Matt when he took a deep breath and dove down?

• In the ocean

• In a swimming pool

• In a bathtub

• In a lake

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What can you conclude about Jim based on the state of his room?

• Jim is messy

• Jim is organized

• Jim is busy

• Jim is tired

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What helps you understand the story better?

• Reading the title

• Knowing the author

• Drawing conclusions

• Counting the pages

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