📚 Topic Summary
Drawing conclusions means using clues from a story to figure out something the author doesn't directly tell you. It's like being a detective! You read what the characters do, what they say, and how they feel, and then you use that information to make a smart guess about what's really going on or what might happen next.
Good readers are always drawing conclusions as they read. They’re thinking about the text and using their own knowledge to understand the story better. It’s a key skill for understanding more complex texts and becoming a better reader overall!
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match each word with its definition:
| Word |
Definition |
| 1. Inference |
A. Hints or signals that something is going to happen. |
| 2. Clues |
B. A judgment or decision reached by reasoning. |
| 3. Evidence |
C. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. |
| 4. Conclusion |
D. A thing that is suggestive or serves as a guide in an investigation. |
| 5. Predict |
E. Say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words using the word bank.
Word Bank: happy, rain, umbrella, inside, puddles
Today, it started to ______ really hard. Sarah didn't have her ______ with her, so she had to stay ______. She watched the ______ form on the ground outside the window. Even though she couldn't play outside, she felt ______ knowing the flowers were getting a good drink.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Read the short story and answer the question below.
Maya walked into the kitchen. She saw flour scattered on the counter, an open cookbook with a recipe for cookies, and a mixing bowl with batter in it. Her brother, Tom, was nowhere to be seen.
What can you conclude about what Tom was doing?