Drawing Conclusions

Sports

100

You have been hitting a little white ball around with a club. One time you found it in the sand. The next time it landed in the high grass. You just hit it and hear an extremely loud splash! What conclusions can you draw from this?

Someone is playing golf and has hit the ball into the water.

200

You're sitting at the ballpark with a cap on to shield your eyes. Your Dad gets back to the seats with some hotdogs and cold drinks. What conclusions can you make?

Someone is at a baseball game on a sunny day.

300

The coach yelled a play across the field; however, the quarterback couldn't hear it over the sound of the beating drums. What conclusions can you draw?

A football team is playing a game while the band is playing.

400

"On your mark, get set, go"! Sue dives into the icy water before the other girls leap off the board. What conclusions can you make?

Sue will probably win the swim race.

Animals

100

I am  about the size of a cat. My fur is thick, black, and white. I live in a burrow and hunt for worms. Be careful. I create a strong odor when frightened! What conclusions can you make?

I am a skunk.

200

I am covered with brown fur and have branched horns called antlers  I live in the deepest areas of the forest. What conclusions can you draw?

I am a deer.

300

I am a slow animal that is protected by my quills. I gather food in the forest. What conclusions can you draw?

I am a porcupine.

Places

100

Mrs. Lee asked to see Joe's special card, so that he could check out a new book. He must be very quiet if he sits here and reads.What conclusions can you make?

Joe likes to read and is at a library.

200

"Hot! Hot! Hot!" Jess screeched as she ran across the sand. Gulls soared overhead and waves crashed on the rocks. What conclusions can you draw?

Jess is at the beach in the summer.

300

Mama scrambled the eggs, and Sue flipped the pancakes. Juan poured the orange juice, and Gage fried the bacon. What conclusions can you make?

This family works together to cook breakfast in the morning in their kitchen.

400

The pilot said, "Please fasten your seatbelts for take off." Mary grabbed my hand and grinned. "I can't wait to land in Colorado." Mary asked, "Do you have your boots, poles, and lift ticket?" What conclusions can you draw?

Mary and a friend are on an airplane flying to Colorado for a winter skiing adventure.

Foods

100

Aunt June squeezed this fruit for my morning juice. It's name matches a shade of crayon. What conclusions can you draw?

It is an orange.

200

Jack used his spade and dug deep into the earth looking for this crunchy, orange vegetable. He had planted the tiny seeds in late fall and watched all winter as the green leafy tops bushed out on the ground. What conclusions can you make?

Jack is digging up his carrot patch.

300

I want a double scoop of chocolate in a waffle cone, but I need to hurry and lick my dessert before it drips. What conclusions can you draw?

Someone is eating ice cream on a hot day.

400

A round pie made of crust, sauce, cheese, and pepperoni that is delivered. What conclusions can you make?

It's a pizza.

Emotions

100

Sarah's face was red. Her hands were sweaty, and she felt like she might faint. She thought, "Why did I volunteer for this Talent Show?" What conclusions can you make?

Sarah is nervous about performing at the show.

200

Kay scratched her head and tapped her chin. She sat there staring blankly at the puzzle. "HMMMMMM," she thought to herself. What conclusions can you make?

Kay is confused.

300

Yolanda yawned and sighed to herself, "Do I actually have to add 2+2 again? You know, I've been doing this same worksheet since I was in Kindergarten!" What conclusion can you make?

Yolanda is bored since she already knows how to add.

400

Jack stomped his foot and pounded the wall. His face was as red as a beet, and his heart pounded like a drum. What conclusion can you draw?

Jack is angry.