Drawing Conclusions

Animals

1

I am a member of the weasel family, 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.

2

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.

3

I am a member of the dog family and live in a den. I hunt for birds, mice, and rabbits at night. My name rhymes with box. What conclusions can you make?

I am a fox.

4

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.

5

I can be found in Australia. I carry my baby in my pouch. Even though I have the word "bear" in my name, I don't belong to the bear family. What conclusions can you make?

I am a koala bear.

Places

1

Mrs. Lee asked to see Joe's special card, so that he could check out a new book. What conclusions can you make?

Joe likes to read and is at a library.

2

"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.

3

Ma and Pa hitched the wagon and Laura and her family headed out. The land was flat and alive with tall waving grasses. What conclusions can you make?

The family is traveling across a prairie in the past.

4

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.

5

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

"POP!" Oh no! This sweet treat has made an awful mess in my hair. What conclusions can you make?

The girl was chewing a piece of gum and blew a bubble.

4

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.

5

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

It's a pizza.

Emotions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Bill had practiced his spelling words all week for the Spelling Bee. When he received his practice test, his eyes teared up and he just wanted to hide. What conclusions can you draw?

Bill is disappointed in his score.

4

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.

5

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.

Sports

1

A sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective of the game is to shoot a ball through a hoop 10 feet off the ground to score the most points. It is one of the most popular and widely watched sports in the world.

Basketball

2

A precision sport in which competing players use clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course using as few strokes as possible.

Golf

3

A sport played between two teams with eleven players and a ball. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal to score points.

Soccer

4

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.

5

"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.