Drawing Conclusions
Generalizations
Character Traits
Fact or Opinion
Setting
100
Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy. Other kids are talking and laughing all around him. The engine is loud and the breaks squeak every time they stop, which is often. Where is Sam?
What is on a school bus
100
Mason plays on several different teams. He plays football in the fall, basketball during the winter, and baseball in the spring. During the summer, he goes to soccer camp. What can you generalize about Mason? a. Mason plays basketball b. Mason enjoys playing sports c. Mason is good at soccer.
What is b Mason enjoys playing sports
100
Kellie's week is jam-packed. In addition to school, homework, and chores, she has soccer, band practice, ballet lessons, and girl scouts. She rarely has time to spend with her friends or watch TV. Which word best describes Kellie? a. happy b. busy c. nervous
What is b busy
100
Which statement is an opinion? a. Kermit the Frog first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969 b. Kermit is everyone's favorite muppet. c. Kermit has also appeared in several muppet movies
What is b Kermit is everyone's favorite muppet
100
Jade carefully measured a cup of sugar and poured it into the big mixing bowl with the eggs and the butter. As she blended it all together, she thought about how good the cookies would taste. Where does this take place?
What is the kitchen
200
First, Emily put the dirty clothes that were spread all over the floor into the laundry hamper. Then she put away the game of checkers from yesterday and made her bed. What is Emily doing?
What is cleaning her room
200
When Lanie got home from school, she dropped her backpack on the hall floor. Then she made herself a snack and left dirty dishes all over the counter. After she finished her homework, she left her books and papers on the table. What can you generalize about Lanie? a. Lanie does not clean up after herself b. Lanie did her homework c. Lanie left her backpack on the floor.
What is a Lanie does not clean up after herself
200
Zain always seems to be tripping over his feet. He has a knack for dropping things has accidentally broken several dishes. Last week he accidentally dropped his dad's cell phone in the sink! a. clumsy b. embarrassed c. funny
What is a clumsy
200
Which statement is a fact? a. Apples contain Vitamin C b. Apples make a delicious snack c. Fuji apples are the best tasting apple
What is a Apples contain Vitamin C
200
"I don't want to go to bed!" Wes shouted, stamping his foot. "It's already a few minutes past your bedtime," his mom replied. "Get into your pajamas quickly and we might have time to read, Where the Wild Things Are." When does this story take place?
What is at night
300
Cole shivered as he climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, he walked to the end of the board and looked down. "Hurry up!" said the kid behind him. Cole held his breath and jumped. Where is Cole?
What is on a diving board
300
During July, the temperature in our town rarely dipped below 90 degrees. The stores all ran out of fans. Kids stayed cool by swimming or running in through the sprinklers. Adults stayed in the shade with big cups of lemonade. What can you generalize about July? a. The stores all ran out of fans b. Kids went swimming to stay cool c. It was very hot outside
What is c It was very hot outside
300
No one wants to play with Tavi because she always tells everyone else what to do. She insists that everyone do things her way and will not listen to anyone else's ideas. Which word best describes Tavi? a. cruel b. bossy c. impolite
What is b bossy
300
Which statement is an opinion? a. The Titanic set sail with 2,224 passengers and crew members. b. Only 710 people survived when the Titanic sunk on April 15, 1912 c. The captain of the Titanic was a coward.
What is c The captain of the Titanic was a coward
300
Hayden and Sarah B. spent a long time working on their sand castle. It had four towers and a moat with a draw bridge. Then they went for a swim in the cool, salty water. What item might you also see in this setting?
What is anything related to a beach
400
Natalie looked at her watch. Then she took a bus schedule out of her bag and studied it for a moment. A few minutes later, she looked at her watch again and sighed. Why does Natalie keep looking at her watch?
What is the bus is late
400
A blue whale can reach lengths of 100 feet. That is almost as long as three school buses in a line! Blue whales are thought to be the largest animal to ever live on Earth. What is a generalization about blue whales? a. Blue whales are really big b. A blue whale is almost as long as three buses c. Blue whales can be 100 feet long
What is a Blue whales are really big
400
Keeleigh is always asking questions. She wants to know all about how things work and why things are the way they are. Which word best describes Keeleigh? a. weird b. creative c. curious
What is c curious
400
Which statement is a fact? a. Shel Silverstein is a good poet. b. Shel Silverstein wrote and illustrated a book of poems called, Where the Sidewalk Ends. c. All children love poems written by Shel Silverstein
What is b Shel Silverstein wrote and illustrated a book of poems called, Where the Sidewalk Ends
400
"I'm going to be a pirate this year," said Sarah A. "What about you?" "I'll be a vampire!" replied Emily. "We got the costume yesterday when we got our pumpkins." When does this story take place?
What is October or Halloween
500
Elijah had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home. Where is Elijah?
What is at a camp
500
Last week, Ella we went to a fair. She had to wait in line for nearly half an hour just to get in. Once she got inside, it was hard to get anywhere because of all the people. She decided that next time, she would go at a less popular time. What can you generalize about the fair? a. It was very crowded at the fair b. Ella had to wait in line for half an hour c. It was hard to move because of all the people
What is a It was very crowded at the fair
500
Kayli always seems to have a smile on her face. Nothing seems to get her down. When the baseball game that she had been looking forward to got cancelled because of rain, Kayli said it would give her a chance to catch up on her reading. Which word best describes Kayli? a. cheerful b. negative c. silly
What is a cheerful
500
Which statement is a fact? a. Abraham Lincoln was the best president b. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. c. Abraham Lincoln would have done more great things if he had not been killed
What is b Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States
500
First, Natalie changed her shoes. Then she went to look for just the right ball. The one she found was blue and weighed 8 pounds. As Natalie sat down to wait for her turn, she wondered if this would be the day that she would finally get her first strike. Where does this take place?
What is a bowling alley
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