Chapter 6: Drawing Conclusions (Briefs and Shorts for Your Thoughts)

C. Ingredients

D. Ideal

E. Concoction

F. Mixture

G. Jelly

H. Cuisines

VI. Drawing Conclusions (Briefs and Shorts for Your Thoughts)

K. Strategies for Developing Your Critical Thinking Skills

Chapter 6

Reading is quite exciting when you are able to follow the author’s line of thinking and to draw conclusions according to specific details woven into the text to aid your comprehension. Undoubtedly, this excitement sparks a level of curiosity that forces students to delve deeper into the material while looking harder to find bits and pieces of evidence to make sensible judgements based on information provided. To draw conclusions, it is important that you apply the following strategies provided to aid your retention and comprehension of the readings in this chapter:

Read the text with an investigative mind.

As you read the text, use prior knowledge to help clarify your understanding of vague details.

Search for clues and evidence as you read.

Review all of the information the author provides, such as characters, dates, times, settings, events, etc.

Take note of the important issues surrounding the topic or subject being discussed and draw your conclusions based on the facts presented in the text.

L. Your Reading Tasks

The Lemonade Stand Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

1. How do you know that the man who sold lemonade on Windsor Park made tasty switcher?

2. In general, how do you know that his business was profitable?

3. Given the longing with which the author speaks about the man who used to sell his switcher on Windsor Park, would you conclude that his desire for the Bahamian beverage is still as strong as it used to be?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Pleasure

B. Invigorating

C. Native

D. Peculiar

E. Generations

Bahamian Life Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

How do you know that life in The Bahamas is a culturally enriching experience?

Why do you think Bahamians remain focused on many of the unique features that help to define the Bahamian narrative?

In light of mother nature’s gifts to The Bahamas which the author describes so beautifully, is this enough to convince you of his patriotism?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Enriching

B. Experience

C. Focus

D. Quality

E. Narrative

F. Generosity

G. Mother Nature

H. Define

I. Culture

J. Remind

Liquid Sunshine Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What do you know about liquid sunshine?

Based on the author’s description, do you think the name given to this phenomenon is appropriate?

How do you know that people enjoy the outdoors while experiencing liquid sunshine?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Liquid

B. Phenomenon

C. Occurs

D. Intermittently

E. Continuously

F. Rains

G. Lukewarm

H. Occurs

Hurricanes Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What do you know about hurricanes?

Based on the author’s description of this phenomenon, why do you think that hurricanes should not be taken lightly?

According to the passage, ow do you understand hurricanes and their lasting impact on The Bahamas?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following VOCABULARY words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Window

B. Concern

C. Monitor

D. Weather Forecast

E. Destructive

F. Cataclysmic

G. Devastated

H. Disarray

I. Precautions

J. Perilous

K. Warnings

L. Breeding Ground

Island Hopping Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What do you know about island hopping?

Given its advantage, how can young Bahamians benefit from the experience?

. How do you think the island-hopping concept can be used to market The Bahamas?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Cays

B. Modern

C. Regattas

D. Mangroves

E. Blue Holes

F. Inhabited

G. Population

H. Explore

I. Mystical

Mother’s Warning Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

Why do you think it is important to be obedient?

What lessons do you feel can be learned from undesired consequences?

As a young Bahamian, how important do you think it is to listen to the warnings of your parents?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Warning

B. Disobedience

C. Chores

D. Listen

E. Forcefully

F. Soar

G. Allowance

H. Shatter

The Intruder Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

Clearly trespassing IS unlawful, what consequences do you know can occur as a result?

What lessons do you feel can be learned from the intruder in the passage?

As a young Bahamian, how important do you think it is to remain on the right side of the law?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Trespassing

B. Onlookers

C. Disregarding

D. Carted

E. Concoction

F. Periodically

G. Intruder

H. Handcuffs

I. Property

J. Thrust

The Robber Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What are some known consequences that could result from your home being burglarized?

Why do you feel it is important to teach your family how to protect themselves?

Based on the author’s account, do you think the robbery could have been committed by someone known to everyone on the island?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Serene

B. Exhausted

C. Horror

D. Quality

E. Frantically

F. Merriment

G. Robber

H. Essence

I. Life savings

J. Brandishing

The Island Ghosts

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

How much do you know about ghosts in The Bahamas?

Why do you think the behaviors of ghosts on the islands are no longer the same problem today as they used to be back then?

After reading the passage, what are you able to conclude about the ghost stories told to us by our ancestors?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

A. Imps

B. Eerie

C. Speechless

D. Petrified

E. Traverse

F. Unruly

G. Imaginable

H. Paranormal

I. Ancestors

J. Ghosts

K. goose bumps

L. Resting place

Bahamian People Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

After reading the passage, what have you learned about Bahamian people?

How do Bahamian people differ from other people you met from other countries?

What evidence is there in the passage that led you to conclude that Bahamians are a unique and special breed?

Before you read the passage, what did you know about Bahamian people?

Why do you think it is important to meet people from other parts of the world?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

Proud

Appreciate

Uniqueness

D. Celebrate

E. Identity

F. Rare

G. Endowed

H. Special Breed

I. Amicable

J. Infectious

K. Humility

L. Permeates

M. Nook and Cranny

Bey! Where You Come From? Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What have you learned from the passage?

What does it teach you about cultural uniqueness?

How do you know that the author is proud of his Bahamian heritage?

Why do you think it is important to celebrate your own culture?

How do you know that appreciating who you are is important for future generations of Bahamians to understand and value their worth?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

Observe

Cultural Uniqueness

Instantly

Ashamed

Roots

Eating for Comfort Open matching textbook reading

Read each question carefully. Then, provide clear and thoughtful responses.

What does the passage teach you about the eating habits of Bahamians?

Why is it so easy for Bahamians to comfort eat?

What is so unhealthy about this practice?

What do you think Bahamians can do differently to cope with stress?

Why do you think stress is such a major problem among Bahamians in The Bahamas?

Using Words in Context:

Provide the meaning for the following vocabulary words in the passage. Then, use the words in sentences to demonstrate your understanding of their definition.

Comfort

Stressful

Weight Gain

Opportunity

Cuisine

Superb

Temptation

Indulge

Craving Palates

Alternatives

Buffet

Troubles

VII. Problem Solving (Utilities, Service Providers and World-Class Resorts)

Strategies for Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills