WorksheetsThe Elusive Sasquatch: Man, Myth, or Monkey? Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
The fastest land dwelling creature is the Cheetah.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
Michael Jordan has a career average of 30.4 points per game.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
The ugliest sea creature is the manatee.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
Lebron James is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
It is wrong for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.
Fact
Opinion
Is the following detail a fact or an opinion?
Horse manure smells awful.
Fact
Opinion
What would be a relevant detail to support the following statement: "Elephants are very intelligent animals"
For years, hunters shot elephants to obtain ivory from their tusks.
An elephant can lives as long as sixty-five years.
Elephants should not be forced to perform in circuses.
Like chimps, elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.
What would be a relevant detail to support the following statement: "Drinking coffee can be bad for people."
As addictions go, coffee is less dangerous than tobacco.
Too much coffee can cause the hands to shake.
Some people don't like the taste of decaffeinated coffees.
Most coffees costs under five dollars a pound.
What would be a relevant detail to support the following statement: "If you think school is difficult, it's even harder for older students."
Many older students have family and job responsibilities in addition to classes.
Studies show that more and more adults are returning to school.
It it never too late to gain new knowledge.
It takes a lot of work to re-learn study habits.
What would be a relevant detail to support the following statement: "Workers in early American factories led difficult lives."
The first American factories were built in the late 1700s.
Female factory workers often worked in textile mills.
All workers on power machines risked accidents that could maim or kill.
The average work day was twelve hours longs.
What would be a relevant detail to support the following statement: "Schools should eliminate the summer vacation."
It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.
During summer classes, schools should be air-conditioned.
Students have more energy than adults.
Students won't be able to take summer jobs that would provide money for college.
Would the following be an example of ethos?: "As your father, I love you and only want the best for you. Therefore when I ask you not to got, please listen to me."
Yes
No
Would the following be an example of ethos?: "We really should try that recipe. Someone told me that it was good."
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No
Would the following be an example of ethos?: "The research-conducted by professors at Harvard University-suggests that you should learn a second language."
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No
Would the following be an example of ethos?: "Dentists all of the world are telling their patients the same things. You must floss regularly."
Yes
No
Would the following be an example of ethos?: "I read somewhere that bicarbonate of soda is really useful for cleaning. You should try it."
Yes
No
How would you rate your knowledge of the Bigfoot legend?
I'm basically an expert.
I know more than most.
I have some idea.
I've heard of it.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
What would you say Bigfoot is?
Man (humanoid)
Myth (prank/hoax)
Monkey (animal)
How confident do you feel about your current beliefs about Bigfoot?
Very confident
Confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
