Inferring and Drawing Conclusions

When you read about a character who is yawning, has droopy eyes, and keeps checking the clock, what can you infer?

• They are excited.

• They are not tired.

• They are very tired.

• They are waiting for someone to arrive.

Why the character did the action.

• Plot

• Feeling

• Character Trait

• Motivation

"I must get into the habit of remembering my lunch," Gina said "I left it on the school bus twice last week. And one day I even forgot to take it out of the house." Gina was glad when it was suppertime. She was extremely hungry.

• Gina rides to school on a bus.

• Today Gina had forgotten her lunch again.

• Gina always buys her lunch at school.

• Gina's friend brought her a lunch.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack.  Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

• got her sunglasses

• made a sandwich

• picked up her umbrella

• put on sandals

Why didn't Aiden hear the teacher?

• He was deaf.

• She used a quiet voice.

• He was absorbed in his book.

• He was ignoring her on purpose.

Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof." 
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball.

• Mr. Green has a ladder.

• Mr. Green has a job.

• Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.

• Robert hit the ball over the fence.

Why isn't Sheldon eating lunch with Leonard?

• He is shy.

• He isn't hungry.

• He has new friends.

• He is angry.

What do scientists do when they draw conclusions?

• Summarize what they have learned and share the information.

• Throw away your results.

• Make a drawing of the whole process.

What is the Sixth and Last step of the scientific method?

• Draw a conclusion

• Make an observation

• Ask a question

An ___ is a statement that explains an observation.

• interrogative

• inference

• question

• idea