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Fact and Opinion - Worksheet: 1 WorksheetFact and Opinion - Worksheet: 1 Worksheet
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Fact and Opinion - Worksheet: 1

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Pupils identify fact and opinion statements with a language arts worksheet. Then, they explain their thinking in a sentence, including the clues or set of words that helped them arrive at their answer.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

fact and opinion

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as an instructional tool, independent practice, class work, or give as homework

Classroom Considerations

  • The first in a series of six worksheets that focuses on identifying fact and opinion
  • Some learners may be unfamiliar with information presented in the statements; however, this should not affect their ability to distinguish between fact and opinion

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for straightforward assessment

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.2.a W.4.2.a W.5.2.a SL.3.4 SL.4.4 SL.5.4 W.6.2.a SL.6.4

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