Unit 2, Lesson 9 Day # 1 Created by: M. Christoff, Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools

Students will draw conclusions from text details. Students will support conclusions with text evidence. Students make predictions and inferences.

 A conclusion is a smart guess about ideas that are not stated in the text.

A generalization is broad statement that is true most of the time.

To predict is to guess what might happen in the future.

 Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.

 We will use a Four-Square to record details and draw conclusions that will help us make generalizations about the selection.

 During one hurricane in 1880, Captain Linnea Baldwin led a crew of surfmen to an amazing water rescue of nine people. The victims were trapped on a sinking ship 20 miles offshore. After the storm, the government honored several crews for rescues made during this hurricane.

 Curiously, Baldwin’s crew was not recognized.  Months later, the people who were rescued by Baldwin’s crew made sure the government knew about these overlooked heroes. Two of them wrote to the president and to their senators, and the government

 Immediately corrected the error. Captain Baldwin and his surfmen finally received the Coast Guard’s Gold Lifesaving Medal.

 In the preceding passage, the government honored several crews for daring rescues, but Baldwin’s crew was overlooked. After the survivors wrote to the president and senators, the government awarded the crew a medal. We know from our experiences that it is important to be recognized for good work.

Detail # 1: Baldwin’s crew was not recognized. Detail #2: The government honored other rescue crews. Detail # 3: The survivors notified the government. Detail # 4: The crew was honored. Generalization: The government did not know about the rescue.

Unit 2, Lesson 9 Day # 2 Created by: M. Christoff, Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools

Students will draw conclusions from text details. Students will support conclusions with text evidence. Students make predictions and inferences.

 A conclusion is a smart guess about ideas that are not stated in the text.

A generalization is broad statement that is true most of the time.

To predict is to guess what might happen in the future.

 Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.

 We will use a Four-Square to record details and draw conclusions that will help us make generalizations about the selection.

Detail # 1: A ship with many people onboard sinks in a hurricane. Detail #2: The lifesaving equipment was useless. Detail # 3: The sailors on the sinking ship cheered with hope. Detail # 4: Two surfmen did not let the rolling waves stop them. Generalization: Brave people think about helping others before their own safety.

Detail # 1: Nathan wants to help and offers Mr. Bowser some advice. Detail #2: Mr. Bowser notices Nathan’s medical knowledge. Detail # 3: Nathan takes over caring for the sailor. Detail # 4: The sailor realizes that Nathan is knowledgeable. Generalization: Often, people find abilities, when they act suddenly.

Detail # 1: The surfmen had to know how to use ropes. Detail #2: The surfmen had to care for survivors to carry out the rescue. Detail # 3: The surfmen had to know how to swim. Detail # 4: The surfmen had to know how to treat hypothermia. Generalization: The lesson is true.

Detail # 1: Nathan has always wanted to help save people’s lives. Detail #2: Nathan has studied medical books and lifesaving skills. Detail # 3: He realizes that he can’t be a surfman. Detail # 4: He uses his medical knowledge to save a man’s life. Generalization: Nathan will probably become a doctor.

 Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions, make predictions, and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.