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WorksheetsTopic 3 (Classwork)
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins
Identify the following statements as fact or opinion:
a) Your heart pumps blood in your body
b) Dating is a waste of time
c) Mothers always care for their children
d) There are 50 states in the United States
Which keywords can help you identify an opinion?
a) “Think,” “believe,” “probably”
b) “Can,” “prove,” “experiment”
What keywords can you look for in a statement to identify it as an opinion?
"Proven," "research," "evidence"
"Think," "feel," "believe"
"Observed," "measured," "calculated"
"Stated," "confirmed," "validated"
How can you verify if a statement is a fact?
By asking a friend
By checking it in multiple credible sources
By assuming it is true
By checking if it contains opinions
Which of the following is an opinion?
"The Earth orbits the Sun."
"Dogs are the best pets."
"Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius."
"The capital of France is Paris."
If a statement includes the phrase "I believe," it is most likely:
A fact
A question
A belief or judgment
A provable statement
Which of the following sources would you use to check if a statement is factual?
A friend's blog
A government report
A personal diary
A social media post
What should you consider when trying to determine if a statement is a fact?
Whether it can be proven or verified by evidence
Whether it makes you feel a certain way
Whether it aligns with your beliefs
Whether it contains emotional language
Which statement is more likely to be an opinion?
"The average human body contains 206 bones."
"The Great Wall of China is over 13,000 miles long."
"Soccer is the most exciting sport."
"Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world."
A fact is something that can be proven to be true or false.
True
False
Opinions are statements that are universally true for everyone.
True
False
A statement that contains phrases like "I think" or "I feel" is more likely an opinion.
True
False
A fact can change depending on a person's perspective.
True
False
If a statement is about someone's preferences or feelings, it is more likely to be an opinion.
True
False
Facts are always based on emotions and personal experiences.
True
False
You can verify a fact by conducting research or checking reliable sources.
True
False
All statements of opinion can be proven with research.
True
False
Read the following news headline: "Local Hero Saves 10 People from a Burning Building."
a) How could this headline demonstrate bias through word choice and tone?
b) Rewrite the headline in a neutral tone.
List two ways in which bias can be introduced in a news article.
How is this picture biased? What is the purpose of this advertisement? What message does this advertisement send?
Identify which of the following statements are generalizations:
"All politicians are corrupt."
" The market is busy every day"
"Most people like to drink coffee in the morning."
"Every building in the city is made of concrete."
Rewrite this generalized statement to make it more specific and accurate:
"Students always fail to make new friends on the first day of school."
Why are generalizations harmful in media reporting? Provide an example from current news to support your point.
Based on the given statement, infer what is meant:
"The sky is covered in dark clouds, and the trees are swaying violently."
What can you infer from this sentence about the weather?
Test your inference skills:
Read this sentence: "The town was deserted, with not a single light in any house, even though it was only 7 p.m."
What do you infer happened to the town?
Based on this picture, how do you feel about generalization? Will generalization give you accurate answers? Why or why not?
Rank the following sources in order of credibility on the topic of climate change, from most to least reliable:
a) National Geographic magazine
b) A Facebook post by a climate activist
c) A peer-reviewed scientific journal
d) A blog by an independent environmental journalist
Why is it important to verify the credibility of news sources? Give two methods to check credibility.
