Lesson 13: Conclusions and Generalizations with the Narrative Nonfiction piece "They Called Her Molly Pitcher"

The Target Skill in this lesson is Conclusions and Generalizations

Concept Question: Do all of my text details support my conclusion or generalization?

Lesson 13 Grab-And-Go Resources

From Journeys: 
Conclusions and Generalizations As you read "They Called Her Molly Pitcher," notice the details the author provides about the people on the battlefield.  The descriptions of their appearance and actions can help you draw conclusions and make generalizations about participants in the American Revolution.  Use a graphic organizer such as the one below to record a conclusion about the actions of Molly Hays.  Then quote the text evidence that you used to draw the conclusion.

Examining the facts and details in a text can help you draw conclusions and make generalizations.  Doing so will help you figure out things the author does not state directly.  A conclusion is a judgement based on text details.  A generalization is a broad statement supported by text details that is true most of the time.  

When you draw conclusions or make generalizations, you need to support your ideas with information.  Some of this information can be from your own knowledge.  Quotations and text evidence can also provide strong support for your ideas.  You can use a graphic organizer like the one above to gather support from "They Called Her Molly Pitcher" for your conclusions or generalizations.

Making Generalizations

Drawing Conclusions

Narrative Nonfiction
Narrative nonfiction tells about real people, things, events, and places. As you read, 
look for: factual information that tells a story, illustrations that help convey ideas from the text, and events in time order.

Spelling List 10 – Unit 3 Lesson 13

Word	Verb Root	Part of Speech	Definition
revolution		n.	The overthrow of one government and its replacement with another.
strategy		n.	The planning and directing of a series of actions that will be useful in gaining a goal.
foe(s)		n.	An enemy, opponent, or adversary.
legendary		adj.	Very well-known; famous.
formal		adj.	Structured according to forms or conventions.
gushed	gush	v.	To flow forth suddenly in great volume.
plunged	plunge	v.	To thrust, throw, or place forcefully or suddenly into something.
magnificent		adj.	Outstanding of its kind; excellent.
retreat		v.	The act or process of withdrawing, especially from something dangerous or unpleasant.
shimmering	shimmer	v.	To shine with a subdued, flickering light.