1. Learning Objective : Today we will Draw conclusions

2. What are we going to do today? Drawing Conclusions

3. Partner Share Harry’s father and mother would be angry when they saw the table even though Harry had not meant to break it. He accidently fell on the table while tossing a football in the house. He looked at the scattered pieces around the room. He knew the table could not be fixed. Share with your partner how you think Harry feels and why you think he feels that way

4. Drawing a Conclusiion Drawing a conclusion is a statement a reader makes about a character or event from a story. To make an inference the reader uses: -Information from the story, such as examples, facts, reasons, and descriptions. -Personal experience or knowledge which are memories you bring to the story Example:  Harry is worried because he broke the table and knows he will get in trouble. I once got in trouble for breaking something in the house even though it was an accident

5. Why is it important to know how Draw Conclusions? Drawing Conclusions helps the reader to understand the total picture of the story.

6. How to Draw Conclusions Step 1: Read the passage. Step 2: Think about the information that is given in the passage or what the author tells your Step 3: Think about your similar experiences The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Tooli wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Tooli was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff? A.Jeff was at school in his son’s classroom B.Jeff was at the zoo watching the animals eat lunch C.Jeff was buying jewelry D.Jeff was at the grocery store How do you know?

7. How to Draw Conclusions Step 1: Read the passage. Step 2: Think about the information that is given in the passage or what the author tells your Step 3: Think about your similar experiences Jeff filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Jeff doing? A.Jeff was getting ready for a camping trip? B.He was cleaning out the closet C.He was getting things ready for his dog D.He was trying to cool off the room How do you know?

8. How to Draw Conclusions Step 1: Read the passage. Step 2: Think about the information that is given in the passage or what the author tells your Step 3: Think about your similar experiences Justin grabbed the leash and quickly put it around Tooli’s neck. He stormed out the door with Tooli coming right behind. He said, “Hurry up, Tooli. You’re always so slow.” Justin kept his head down and walked quickly down the road, not speaking to anyone that he saw. What was true about Jeff? A.He was worried that someone might see him B.He was angry he had to walk the dog C.He was sick and wanted to lie down D.He was very excited and wanted to hurry How do you know?

9. Neil was working on his homework after school. He had to type a paper for his English class. Neil wasn't sure how he should end his paper. He had a topic sentence in his paragraph, as well as some details describing his sentence, but he didn't know what he should write next! He asked his mom to come and help him. Step 1: Read the passage. Step 2: Think about the information that is given in the passage or what the author tells your Step 3: Think about your similar experiences What will probably happen next? A.Neil won't finish his homework B.Neil decides to go get a snack. C.Neil's mom helps him to finish his essay. D.Neil goes for a walk. Closure