A conclusion is a judgement or decision about a character, setting, or event. It's reached by applying deep thinking and reviewing information that's provided. Readers draw conclusions as they read to help them understand the story. Even though drawing conclusions and making inferences are similar, they are not the same. Often, readers draw conclusions from what additional information they gather or infer.
Steps in Drawing Conclusions
Review all the information stated about the person, setting, or event.
Next, look for any facts or details that are not stated, but inferred.
Analyze the information and decide on the next logical step or assumption.
The reader comes up with a conclusion based on the situation.
Sample Question:
You're driving on the highway, listening to the radio, and a police officer pulls you over.
What can be inferred from the statement above?
Explanation:
Information we know: You're driving onthe highway, listening to the radio, and a police officer pulls you over.
Prior knowledge: Police officers only pull you over if you have broken the law.
Inference: You have broken the law in one way or the other (most likely: speed limit)
Conclusion: If we can assume that you have broken the law in one way or another, we can conclude you may be getting a ticket from the police for which you would have to pay fines.
A conclusion is a judgement or decision about a character, setting, or event. It's reached by applying deep thinking and reviewing information that's provided. Readers draw conclusions as they read to help them understand the story. Even though drawing conclusions and making inferences are similar, they are not the same. Often, readers draw conclusions from what additional information they gather or infer.
Steps in Drawing Conclusions
Review all the information stated about the person, setting, or event.
Next, look for any facts or details that are not stated, but inferred.
Analyze the information and decide on the next logical step or assumption.
The reader comes up with a conclusion based on the situation.
Sample Question:
You're driving on the highway, listening to the radio, and a police officer pulls you over.
What can be inferred from the statement above?
Explanation:
Information we know: You're driving onthe highway, listening to the radio, and a police officer pulls you over.
Prior knowledge: Police officers only pull you over if you have broken the law.
Inference: You have broken the law in one way or the other (most likely: speed limit)
Conclusion: If we can assume that you have broken the law in one way or another, we can conclude you may be getting a ticket from the police for which you would have to pay fines.
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