Interpretative Reading Skill DRAWING CONCLUSIONS Interpretative Reading Skill

Learning Goals I can read a selection and draw a conclusion based upon that reading. I can view a picture and draw a conclusion about what is happening. I can listen to an audio clip and determine the outcome, what might happen next, and/or even how a character may react.

When you are asked to draw a conclusion, you might have to- Find an example Note a contrast Generalize Identify a cause and effect relationship Detect a mood Recognize an analogy Identify a time-and-place relationship Make a comparison Anticipate an outcome

When you make a conclusion… You are making a judgment based on the information provided And- What you know in your head.

When selecting a choice- The correct answer is either highly likely or certain…. Example: I sleep in a crib. I drink from a bottle. I cannot walk or talk. Who am I? Answer?

Drawing Conclusions: Listening Activity #1 5-Minute Mystery “Carnival Murder”

Beginning Practice Story 1: You are visiting a friend in Vermont. It is February and the temperature is about 30 degrees. The clouds are low and dark. You have helped bring in plenty of wood for the fireplace. Your friend’s father is going to buy some extra food and salt for the driveway. The weatherman is forecasting ___________________.

And another- Max has a very strong arm. He keeps his lucky leather glove in good condition. All spring he practices to get in shape. He has a great fast ball and is working on his curve ball. He plays for the City Diamondheads. He is their ___________________.

Last one- Abbie has her backpack on her bed. She is packing for a trip. She lays out a waterproof jacket and rain hat, extra socks, a flashlight, compass, binoculars, and water bottle. She hunts for extra batteries and decides to bring her camera. She checks on her sleeping bag and helps her parents bring out the tent. Abbie and her parents are going ___________________.

Time to get out of your seats! ACTIVITY#1: Guess the Emotion We will divide into groups each group will recieve an index card with an emotion written on it. Each group must come up with several “hints” that would describe a person who is feeling that emotion. The other groups must figure it out! (Drawing Conclusions about a Character’s Mood)

Multiple Choice Practice Which conclusion is best supported by this sentence: "The Golden Gate bridge spans the San Francisco Bay, connecting northern California to the peninsula of San Francisco." A. The bridge enables many people to go from San Francisco to northern California B. The bridge has the longest span of any other suspension bridge C. Thick cables are best D. The bridge is the most popular bridge in the Bay Area Answer: A

Drawing Conclusions: True or False When a poem's speaker describes beautiful flowers, bright sunshine, and a happy childhood, you might conclude that he or she has a negative outlook on life. False True Answer: False

More on True or False Georgie Porgie is running in the track meet later today. He is very distracted in class and has had trouble concentrating. His teacher would be drawing conclusions if she assumed he is excited about the track meet. True False Answer: True

Drawing Conclusions: Opinions Martin Scorsese is a director of astonishing power and Gangs of New York is a movie of astonishing imagination, ambition, and scope. The first fifteen minutes are as dazzling as any images ever put on screen. The rest of the movie veers from brilliant to flawed, but it is unfailingly arresting, provocative, and powerful. adapted from "Movie Mom's Review of Gangs of New York" by Nell Minow What will be the reviewer's final opinion on the movie? A. The reviewer will give the movie a negative review. B. The reviewer will not like the movie past its first fifteen minutes. C. The reviewer will not recommend the movie because it was made by Martin Scorsese. D. The reviewer will give the movie a positive review. Answer: D

Drawing Conclusions: Titles, Resources, Materials Which resource below provides Leisure and Activity Statistics? A. "The Benefits of Fun"- magazine article B. Online Library Catalog C. Directory of Resources from Book, How to Have Fun D. pie chart- Info. from Nat. Federation of State High School Associations Which resource provides information about the top ten sports for both high school male and female athletes? A. magazine article B. Info from National Federation of State High School Associations - pie chart/diagram C. online library catalog D. newspaper article

Feeling Confident, yet? You totally got this.

The Math of Drawing Conclusions Text Clues + What I already Know = My Conclusion

Time to get out of your seats again! Activity #2 “You are what you bring”

Drawing Conclusions: Cause and Effect Keywords Because of Resulted in In order to In response to So Led to Increased/decreased Due to Caused Since As a consequence of

Drawing Conclusions: Listening Activity #2 5-Minute Mysteries “Death Calls at Dinner”

Drawing Conclusions-Comics

Activity Test your skills----”Word Lists”