What conclusion could you draw from the following statement from a discussion?Statement: One theory how George Washington died was due to a bloodletting practice. When someone got sick during this time period, they thought the blood was dirty, so they needed to let the blood out. When George got sick, this practice took place several times.

After a discussion, students will each need to review the key ideas expressed during the discussion. A summary of these ideas will allow the student to remember what was said. Then students can draw conclusions about the information they learned from the discussion. Sometimes, teachers may require their students to reflect on the discussion.