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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1