It's A Mystery!

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It's A Mystery!
Drawing Conclusions
Created by Nancy Langston and Joanne
Whitley Modified by Kristi Waltke
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Drawing Conclusions

• Authors dont always come right out and tell you
  everything in a story.
• Sometimes you are given clues. Like a detective,
  you have to use the words and pictures to figure
  out the story!

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•  Drawing a conclusion while you read
  or     after you read is forming an opinion
  based on what you already know or on the facts
  and details in a text.
•  Check an authors conclusions or your     own
  conclusions by asking Is this the only logical
  choice? Are the facts accurate?

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Read the clues. Click on the correct
picture. Lets practice.
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I sleep in a crib. I drink from a bottle. I
cannot walk or talk. Who am I?
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Correct
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OOPS!
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Put me on your feet. I will keep you warm and
dry. Wear me when it rains. What am I?
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Correct
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OOPS!
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I grow on an ear. Cook me in hot oil. I will puff
up and taste good. What am I?
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Correct
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OOPS!
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You need me before you can mail a letter. Paste
me on an envelope. What am I?
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Correct
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OOPS!
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I am white. You need me every day. You drink me
when you are thirsty. What am I?
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Correct
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OOPS!
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What language or languages does Monchi speak?

1. Spanish only
2. English and Spanish
3. English only

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What does the simile squeezed together like
sardines mean for the students on the bus?

1. The students like to eat sardines.
2. The children have to sit very close to each
   other.
3. The sardines are squeezed together.

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Which detail from the story does NOT help you
with the setting of the story?

1. The pictures show an old-fashioned car.
2. A map shows where Monchis ranch is located.
3. Monchi breaks his wrist while riding in the back
   of the truck.

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Which detail from the story helps you to draw the
conclusion that Monchi likes Miss Byers?

1. Miss Byers hangs up a picture of President
   Roosevelt.
2. Miss Byers has fun ideas for school such as the
   Perfect Attendance Award and the Coyote News.
3. Miss Byers gave the Perfect Attendance Award to
   Victor.

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Why does Junior think roundup is more important
than Perfect Attendance?

1. It is a fact that roundup is more important than
   Perfect Attendance.
2. Junior thinks that Monchi should not care about a
   silver dollar.
3. Roundup is a part of the familys tradition and
   is very important to a family of cowboys.

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Why isnt Monchi happy for Victor when he wins
Perfect Attendanc?

1. Victor does not deserve the award.
2. Monchi had wanted to win the award himself.
3. Monchi only cares about himself throughout the
   entire story.

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Congratulations
You are now a pro. at drawing conclusions!