Unit 2, Lesson 9Day # 1

Conclusions and Generalizations;

Infer/Predict Lesson

Storm Warriors

Created by: M. Christoff, Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools

• Students will draw conclusions from text details.• Students will support conclusions with text evidence.• Students make predictions and inferences.

Objectives for Today

A conclusion is a smart guess about ideas that are not stated in the text.

Conclusion

A generalization is broad statement that is true most of the time.

Generalization

To predict is to guess what might happen in the future.

Predict

Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.

Conclusions and Generalizations

We will use a Four-Square to record details and draw conclusions that will help us make generalizations about the selection.

Conclusions and Generalizations

During one hurricane in 1880, Captain Linnea Baldwin led a crew of surfmen to an amazing water rescue of nine people. The victims were trapped on a sinking ship 20 miles offshore. After the storm, the government honored several crews for rescues made during this hurricane.

Correcting an Oversight(Projectable 9.2)

Curiously, Baldwin’s crew was not recognized.

Months later, the people who were rescued by Baldwin’s crew made sure the government knew about these overlooked heroes. Two of them wrote to the president and to their senators, and the government

Correcting an Oversight(Projectable 9.2)

Immediately corrected the error. Captain Baldwin and his surfmen finally received the Coast Guard’s Gold Lifesaving Medal.

Correcting an Oversight(Projectable 9.2)

In the preceding passage, the government honored several crews for daring rescues, but Baldwin’s crew was overlooked. After the survivors wrote to the president and senators, the government awarded the crew a medal. We know from our experiences that it is important to be recognized for good work.

Think Aloud

Detail # 1: Baldwin’s crew was not recognized.

Detail #2: The government honored other rescue crews.

Detail # 3: The survivors notified the government.

Detail # 4: The crew was honored.

Generalization: The

government did not know about

the rescue.

Use a Four-Square Map to keep track of text details and reach a generalization about the selection.

(Projectable 9.2)

Unit 2, Lesson 9Day # 2

Conclusions and Generalizations;

Infer/Predict Lesson

Storm Warriors

Created by: M. Christoff, Enrichment Specialist, Field Local Schools

• Students will draw conclusions from text details.• Students will support conclusions with text evidence.• Students make predictions and inferences.

Objectives for Today

A conclusion is a smart guess about ideas that are not stated in the text.

Conclusion

A generalization is broad statement that is true most of the time.

Generalization

To predict is to guess what might happen in the future.

Predict

Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.

Conclusions and Generalizations

We will use a Four-Square to record details and draw conclusions that will help us make generalizations about the selection.

Conclusions and Generalizations

Detail # 3: The sailors on the sinking ship cheered with hope.

Detail # 4: Two surfmen did not let the rolling waves stop them.

Generalization: Brave people think about helping others

before their own safety.

Why are some people so willing to put themselves in danger to help others? Support your answers with details from the selection, Storm Warriors.

pp. 228-229.(Projectable 9.4)

Detail # 1: Nathan wants to help and offers Mr. Bowser some advice.

Detail #2: Mr. Bowser notices Nathan’s medical knowledge.

Detail # 3: Nathan takes over caring for the sailor.

Detail # 4: The sailor realizes that Nathan is knowledgeable.

Generalization: Often,

people find abilities, when they act

suddenly.

How might someone discover unknown abilities? Support your answer with details from the selection, Storm Warriors.

Pages 234-235(Projectable 9.4)

Detail # 1: The surfmen had to know how to use ropes.

Detail #2: The surfmen had to care for survivors to carry out the rescue.

Detail # 3: The surfmen had to know how to swim.

Detail # 4: The surfmen had to know how to treat hypothermia.

Generalization: The lesson is true.

Evaluate the lesson Nathan learned: Knowledge is as important as bravery. Support your answer with details from the selection,

Storm Warriors. Pages 230-236

(Projectable 9.4)

Detail # 3: He realizes that he can’t be a surfman.

Detail # 4: He uses his medical knowledge to save a man’s life.

Generalization: Nathan will probably

become a doctor.

Use a Four-Square Map to keep track of text details and reach a generalization about the selection, Storm Warriors.

(Projectable 9.3a)

Good readers use clues in the text and their own experiences to draw conclusions, make predictions, and make generalizations about details the author has not revealed.

Review of Conclusions and Generalizations