Drawing Conclusions: The Case of the Missing Pumpkin Pie!

Detective Taylor investigates the case of a missing pumpkin pie. Through a series of steps, including reading for clues and analyzing suspects, the mystery is solved. It turns out that Mrs. Taylor, who sleepwalks, ate the pie unknowingly. The video teaches how to draw conclusions from evidence and use prior knowledge to solve problems.

What was the main concern of Mrs. Taylor at the beginning of the story?

• She burned the pumpkin pie in the oven.

• She forgot to invite her family for dinner.

• She misplaced her detective notebook.

• She lost her famous pumpkin pie.

What is the first step in drawing conclusions according to Detective Taylor?

• Take notes in a notebook.

• Read the entire story first.

• Use prior knowledge.

• Look for clues in the text.

Why was suspect #1 ruled out as the pie thief?

• They preferred pies with nuts.

• They were allergic to pumpkin.

• They dislike pies.

• They were out of town.

What evidence suggested that suspect #2 was not guilty?

• They were allergic to apples.

• They liked fruit pies from trees.

• They were at a bake sale.

• They preferred chocolate pies.

Why was Carly, the dog, not considered the thief?

• She was at her grandma's house during the crime.

• She dislikes pumpkin pie.

• She was too small to reach the table.

• She was locked in another room.

What was the main reason suspect #5 was not guilty?

• They were out of town.

• They disliked pumpkin pies.

• They only collected pies Monday through Thursday.

• They were busy with a bake sale.

Who ultimately was found to have eaten the pumpkin pie?

• Mrs. Taylor

• Suspect #4

• Carly the dog

• Detective Taylor