Factual Claims, Opinions, and Commonplace Assertions

What is the definition of an opinion?

Based on a __________ or feeling on what seems true or probable.

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Write down two of these examples of opinions into your journal. Type done once you have copied them down.

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What is a commonplace assertion?

A claim that a person makes but ______________ always prove.

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Write down two of these examples of commonplace assertions into your journal. Type done once you have copied them down.

Milk is good for you.

Sharks eat people.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

If you eat and then immediately go swimming you will get stomach cramps.

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What is a word clue for recognizing opinion and commonplace assertions? Select anyone of the examples for a correct answer.

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What is the definition of a fact?

Can be ___________ or disproved.

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Write down two of these examples of facts into your journal. Type done once you have copied them down.

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Which of the following is an example of a factual claim?

• The Dallas Cowboys are America's Team.

• Mrs. Vargas is the absolute best teacher at KWJH.

• A small bag of Doritos can contain up to 140 calories.

• Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the worst cereal you can eat.

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Which of the following is an example of a opinion?

• Our school was founded in 1988.

• Eating spinach helps your reflexes.

• Cherry limeade tastes better than Dr. Pepper.

• Smoking can cause lung cancer.

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Which of the following is an example of a Commonplace assertion?

• Scientists are the wisest people on the planet.

• Minecraft is a video game that you can play on multiple platforms.

• New York is located in the Northeastern part of the United States.

• The Dallas Cowboys last super bowl title took place in 1995.

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