AOT Review 4th Grade

Why is it difficult to determine if a statement is completely true?

• People always describe events exactly the same way.

• One person’s view may leave out key information.

• All facts are clearly stated and easy to understand.

• The truth never depends on how people interpret it.

Which of the following statements or situations would make it difficult to determine the truth?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Not having all the information needed to fully understand the situation.

• Historical records that are widely accepted and well-documented.

• People understand the same situation differently based on their experiences.

• Scientific research that is supported by clear and tested results.

Which of the following statement is a fact?

• “Chocolate should be eaten every day.”

• “Chocolate is native to Central and South America.”

• “Chocolate is the best treat on a cold day.”

• “Chocolate should be eaten once a month.”

Which sentence is an example of an opinion?

• Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

• A year on Earth lasts about 365 days.

• Mars has two small moons named Phobos and Deimos.

• Saturn is more interesting than all the other planets.

Which statements would be considered probable?

Select TWO correct answers.

• The school building will fly away during recess today.

• The sun rises in the west and sets in the east each day.

• We will have reading homework after today’s lesson.

• A new student could join our class this semester.

A student says, “It might rain tomorrow because the sky looks cloudy now.” How should this

statement be categorized?

• True – It is definitely going to rain tomorrow.

• False – It will not rain no matter what happens.

• Probable – It could rain based on current conditions.

• Unknown – No one has ever predicted the weather.

Which sentence shows an objective viewpoint?

• Our school cafeteria has lunch from 11:30 to 1:00 each day.

• I believe the cafeteria food is better than most restaurants.

• Everyone agrees that lunch should be longer and more fun.

• I think our cafeteria staff make the best meals around.

Which sentence is an example of a biased statement?

• This article was written by a history teacher in 2022.

• The author shares facts about events from the civil war.

• This is the most important book ever written about history.

• The text explains how different countries responded to war.

A student writes, “The environment is in danger and must be protected right away. Not one

person would disagree with that.”

How does this argument show bias?

• It gives an opinion that suggests only one view is correct

• It lists facts from science textbooks about pollution

• It describes actions that protect air and water quality

• It includes data about the rise in global temperatures

A student is writing about recycling. Which of the following sentences is the most objective?

• Recycling is the only way to stop global warming

• Recycling programs collect plastic, paper, and metal

• Everyone already knows recycling is the smartest choice

• Recycling is very important to save our environment