Fact Opinion Generalization

Which words signal a generalization?

• is, am, are, was, were
• all, most, usually, never
• alike, different, same, difference

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the clue word in the following generalization?
Few kids prefer vegetables to fruits.

• Prefer
• To
• Few
• Kids

What is the clue word in the following generalization? Teachers typically grade papers over the weekend.

• Over
• Typically
• Grade
• Weekend

What is the clue word in the following generalization? The students in our school are often polite and respectful to substitute teachers.

• In
• Students
• Are
• Often

What is the clue word in the following generalization?
Most government buildings are closed on holidays.

• Most
• Are
• Closed
• Government

What is the clue word in the following generalization? The work of an artist is rarely appreciated during their lifetime.

• Work
• During
• Rarely
• Appreciated

Professional athletes are usually rich.
This statement is a:

• A fact
• An opinion
• A generalization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Math is the best school subject. 
This statement is:

• a fact
• An opinion
• a generalization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Nearly seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year.
This statement is:

• a fact
• an opinion
• a generalization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Learning to play the piano is easier than learning to play the guitar.
This statement is:

• A fact
• An opinion
• A generalization

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6