Drawing Conclusion

The creature was enormous! The way it was gracefully gliding through the water was spectacular. Although it wasn't a mammal to fear, it wouldn't be a good idea to swim near it because of its size.
The animal is most likely:

• a shark
• a whale
• a starfish

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Jim's finger hurt after he climbed the wooden fence. He could see the source of the pain, but couldn't fix it on his own. He would have to get his dad to help him.
Jim probably_

• has a splinter from the fence
• broke his finger
• burned his finger

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When Mia's sister sang her favorite song very loudly, Mia covered her ears and walked away. Mia asked her sister repeatedly to sing quietly, but she wouldn't listen to Mia.
You can tell that --

• Mia enjoys her sister's singing.
• Mia never gets along with her sister.
• Mia was annoyed with her sister's singing.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

The TV commercial played silly music and had colorful words on the screen. The kids on the TV had great, big smiles on their faces! Every time the commercial came on TV, Tommy's little brother clapped his hands!
The commercial is probably --

• about a new kitchen cleaner
• about a new toy
• about a sale at the grocery store

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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The sun melted the sweet treat into a messy liquid. Shawn had the white delicacy dripping down his hands. If only he had eaten his dessert faster, he wouldn't be covered in the mess.
Shawn is probably eating --

• ice cream
• marshmallows
• cake

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Janey loves playing in the snow. She builds snowmen and creates snow angels. She loves putting on her heavy coat and scarf before running outside to feel the frigid wind on her face.
Janey probably --

• doesn't own gloves
• hates summertime
• enjoys sledding

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Brandon spent his whole day collecting cans to cash in for coins to donate to the local food pantry. He liked to pick up trash off the street and bring his elderly neighbor the newspaper after he got out of school.
What conclusion can you draw about Brandon?

• He doesn't read the newspaper.
• He has a caring heart.
• He gets bored easily.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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The kids put on their party hats and ate cake. They watched Jake open presents, and then it was time to play on the trampoline.
What conclusion can you draw?

• Jake's favorite treat is cake.
• They are celebrating Jake's birthday.
• Jake opened his favorite present of all time.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

There was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. The clouds were gone, and Reid and his best friend could finally play outside again. They just had to watch out for puddles!
What conclusion can you draw?

• Reid and his best friend wanted to play baseball.
• The sky was gray.
• A rainy storm just ended.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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Mason's mom just checked the mail. Mason's whole class had written him cards. He smiled for the first time that day when he opened them.
What can you infer about Mason?

• He is sick and stayed home from school.
• He doesn't like to smile.
• He loves school.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1