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Facts Opinions and Evidence: Practice Independently

Distinguish checkable statements from opinions and support a claim. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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An invented park report

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Our invented class counted 12 trees in a small park. The park has two benches. I think the shaded bench is the best place to read. A path runs between the benches. The park is the most wonderful place in town.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Sort the statements.

AThere are two benches.

BThe park is wonderful.

CA path runs between the benches.

DThe shaded bench is best.

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2.Does the count of trees prove the park is the best park? Why?

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An invented park report

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Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Sort the statements.

Fact: There are two benches.; A path runs between the benches.
Opinion: The park is wonderful.; The shaded bench is best.

Facts can be checked; opinions express judgments.

2.Does the count of trees prove the park is the best park? Why?

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Distinguishes data from a preference.

One possible response: No. A count does not prove a value judgment.

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Review the key words and representations in Facts Opinions and Evidence. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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Begin with: Which statement reports a counted fact?
Connect the response to: Sort the statements.
Ask students to apply the idea: Write a checkable claim using one detail in the passage.

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Continue to Facts Opinions and Evidence: Apply and Create.

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