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Is That a Fact?

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Students write examples of facts and opinions on the board. In groups, they develop their own definitions for facts and opinions and share with the class. In new groups, they complete a worksheet in which they place statements into the correct category and discuss how they are coming to the decision.

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Grade
6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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