Brainpop! Fact & Opinion

What book contains only facts, and no opinions?

• A collection of short fiction

• A telephone directory

• A history book

• A book about dog grooming

What is a synonym for "informed opinion?" Hint: A synonym is a word that means the same/is similar.

• Political opinion

• Correct opinion

• Strong opinion

• Knowledgable opinion

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CCSS.L.5.4C

CCSS.L.5.5C

"David Wright is the best hitter on the Mets. Last year, he led the team in batting average, runs scored, and runs batted in." This is:

• As informed opinion

• An uniformed opinion

• An unbiased fact

• An unbiased opinion

Which of the following is a fact?

• Fred and George are much funnier than Percy.

• JK Rowling is the luckiest person in the world.

• Daniel Radcliffe once guest-starred on "The Simpsons"

• Hermione is the smartest character in the "Harry Potter" books.

What role do facts play in the formation of opinions?

• Without facts, you can't have an opinion.

• Facts are backed up by informed opinions.

• Informed opinions are back up by facts.

• Facts and opinions have nothing to do with one another.

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CCSS.W.5.2B

Which of the following is an informed opinion?

• Many sharks give birth to live young.

• Sharks' strong jaws and sharp senses make them fearsome predators.

• Shark documentaries are the most informative programs on television.

• The whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean.

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CCSS.W.5.1B

In support of a young politician, one blogger writes that she's "youthful." What word might another blogger use to call attention to her age in a negative way?

• Old

• Immature

• Young

• Energetic

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Who is likely to offer the most informed opinion about the history of the Eiffel Tower?

• The president of France

• A construction worker who helps build towers

• A tourist who just visited Paris

• A professor of French architecture.

If you were a news editor, how might you slant coverage against a war your country is fighting?

• By reporting mostly on defeats, and ignoring successes.

• By interviewing top generals.

• By reporting on what life if like for the soldiers.

• By reporting the number of people injured in battle.

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Which word indicated that a statement is probably an opinion? Choose the BEST answer.

• Might

• Never

• Opposite

• Agrees

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CCSS.L.5.4A