Unit 4 Formative Assessment

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty. For example, saying 'Chocolate ice cream is the tastiest' is an opinion.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. For example, 'Owning a pet involves a lot of responsibility' is a fact.

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or opinion.

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How can opinions be supported in persuasive writing?

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Opinions in persuasive writing can be supported with facts, statistics, examples, and logical reasoning.

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Identify the opinion in the statement: 'Hot chocolate is tastier than French Vanilla.'

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The opinion is 'Hot chocolate is tastier than French Vanilla.'

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Identify the fact in the statement: 'Dolphins use a blowhole on top of their heads to breathe.'

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The fact is 'Dolphins use a blowhole on top of their heads to breathe.'

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What is a subordinate clause?

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A subordinate clause is a group of words that has both a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. For example, 'because my brother graduates from high school the same day' is a subordinate clause.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be verified and is true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven.

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Give an example of a statement that is an opinion.

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'The article should have described her music more.' is an opinion.

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What is the purpose of using facts in persuasive writing?

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The purpose of using facts in persuasive writing is to provide evidence that supports the writer's opinion and makes the argument more convincing.