Graphic organizer for teaching students how to draw conclusions from text.

This image shows a graphic organizer designed to help you write a conclusion for a story or article. It breaks the process down into simple steps so you don't have to guess what to write.

Here is how to use this worksheet step-by-step:

Step 1: Fill in the "Details" boxes (Top Row)
Look at the text you are reading. Find three important facts, events, or pieces of evidence.
* Detail 1: Write the first important point here.
* Detail 2: Write the second important point here.
* Detail 3: Write the third important point here.
* *Tip:* These should be the big ideas that support the main message of the story.

Step 2: Use the "My Conclusion" Checklist (Bottom Right)
Before you write your final answer, look at the checklist on the right side. It gives you sentence starters to help you think deeply about the details you found. Ask yourself:
* Does this make me think...?
* How does the character feel...?
* Why is this important because...?
* What does this lead me to believe...?
* What does this mean...?

Step 3: Write the "Conclusion" (Bottom Center Box)
Now, combine your details and your thoughts into one paragraph. A good conclusion usually has two parts:
1. Restate the main idea: Say what the story was mostly about in your own words.
2. Give the "So What?": Explain why it matters or what lesson we learned. Use the thoughts from Step 2 to help you write this part.

Example:
Imagine you read a story about a boy who studies hard for a test but still fails. He feels sad, but his teacher tells him to keep trying.
* Detail 1: The boy studied every night.
* Detail 2: He failed the test anyway.
* Detail 3: The teacher encouraged him not to give up.
* Conclusion: Even though the boy studied hard, he didn't pass the test at first. However, the most important part is that he learned not to give up when things get difficult. This shows that perseverance is just as important as getting a good grade.

Final Answer:
To complete this task, identify three key details from your text and write them in the top boxes. Then, use the questions in the "My Conclusion" box to reflect on those details. Finally, synthesize that information into a short paragraph in the center "Conclusion" box that explains the main idea and its significance.