Opinion, Reason, Evidence

Which of these is an opinion

• Schools give homework

• Schools have students

• Schools should not give extra homework

Which of these is an opinion

• Some cookies have m&m's

• M&M cookies are the best cookies

• Some cookies have chocolate chips

• Cookies are usually sweet

Which of these is an opinion

• Cats can be pets

• Dogs can be pets

• Dogs are preferred pets

• Birds can be pets

Which reason matches the Opinion: School needs more recess

• Schools need more recess because kids need to be outside more

• Schools need more recess because reading is important.

• Schools need more recess because computer typing class is important.

• Schools need more recess because math is important.

Which evidence matches the Reason: Thanksgiving is a great holiday because families come together.

• A story about your family during Thanksgiving

• A story about a time you dressed up for Halloween

• A story about the best gift you ever received.

Which of these could be reasons for: less homework during remote learning

• students spend a lot of time on computers

• homework is important to help students learn

• Students spend a lot time working in classes

• students are very busy after school spending time with family

What evidence would match the reason: Students shouldn't have extra homework because they are busy after school.

• A list of everything you do after school.

• a list of all your classes.

• A list of how long you sleep.

Which evidence goes with: Fall is the best time because the leaves change colors.

• A story about spending the summer at the beach.

• A story about a spring break trip you went on.

• A story about a snowy winter day

• A story about seeing all the leaves change in the park

Which one is an opinion

• Dolphins are animals

• Trick or Treating is done during Halloween

• The best game is Monopoly