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 best flavor' 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, 'The Earth revolves around the Sun' 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 an example of a fact: 'A male giraffe can weigh up to 1400 kilograms.'

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This statement is a fact because it can be verified with evidence.

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Identify an example of an opinion: 'The best day of the week is Wednesday.'

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This statement is an opinion because it reflects a personal preference.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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

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What does it mean to identify the author's opinion in a text?

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Identifying the author's opinion means recognizing the personal beliefs or judgments expressed by the author in their writing.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in writing?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main idea or argument in a piece of writing.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail is a statistic or fact that backs up a claim, such as 'Studies show that students who study regularly score higher on tests.'