Fact and Opinion

What would be the best way to verify the statement below?
Joliet is the 6th largest city in Illinois?

• checking an atlas or map
• drawing a picture
• performing a song
• having debate

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

"The Godmother of Rock" by Greta Hicks tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. She was an early American singer and guitarist. The article describes the details of Tharpe's life, but it should have described her music more. She was born in 1915. Her parents picked cotton and were also musicians.
Which is an opinion?

• She was born in 1915.
• Her parents picked cotton.
• It should have described her music
• The article decribes the details of her life.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Persuasive writing is meant to convince the readers of a particular opinion. To make it convincing, support opinions with facts.

• True
• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

What does verify mean?

• Something is true
• Something is false
• Something can be proven
• Something cannot be proven

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a doctor says that you're four feet tall, can you verify that statement?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What are statistics?

• Facts that can be measured
• Facts that can be written out
• Facts that can be argued
• Numbers that can not be verified

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which word is NOT a "trigger" word?

• best
• worst
• should
• is

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The best day of the week is Wednesday. On Wednesdays, I feel confident and happy. Wednesday comes right in the middle of the week, and every Wednesday, I go swimming. I'm usually the fastest swimmer in the pool. This means that I end every Wednesday feeling happy and proud.
Which detail from the passage contains the author's opinion?

• "...every Wednesday, I go swimming."
• "I'm usually the fastest swimmer..."
• "The best day of the week is Wednesday."
• "Wednesday comes right in the middle of the week."

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Bias is NOT

• a fact
• an opinion
• favoring one side
• found in non-fiction

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Karate is a martial art. It was first developed in Japan. Today, people practice karate around the world. Karate develops strength and discipline. Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six.Karate is the best answer to most common health problems. People can manage their injuries and illnesses by practicing this sport.
Which sentence shows the author's bias?

• "It was first developed in Japan."
• "Many children start to learn karate at the age of five or six."
• Karate is the best answer to most common health problems."
• "Today, people practice karaate around the world."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6