Making Generalizations By D. Kyle Kelso Educator

Objective Make generalizations Based on story information Personal experience

Explanation A broad statement that is true about most people or things in a group most of the time. Readers form generalizations by combining personal experience and story details to think of important ideas.

Generalization All mammals have four legs. Is this a true statement? NO!

Generalization Identify which mammals have four legs? Do all of them have four legs? Most mammals have four legs. Is this a true statement? YES!

Making a Generalization All birds can fly. Can all birds fly? NO!

Making a Generalization Identify which birds cannot fly? Most birds can fly. Is this a true statement? YES!

What makes it a generalization? True statement Most items in a group Most of the time Based on facts not opinions Key words to identify a generalization: Most Generally Often Usually Few Never Always All