About This Lesson
Students will practice distinguishing between facts and opinions, in order to better understand their own observations. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: W.5.1, W.6.1, SL.5.4, SL.6.4
Subject
English Language Arts — Speaking and Listening, Writing
Grade Level
Grades 3-8
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
License
Resources
Files
is_that_a_fact.pdf
Standards
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.
Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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schmidtsue1
May 27, 2013
rebwade
December 15, 2013
Basic lesson on fact and opinion. Detailed lesson plans would be beneficial.
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Thanks for sharing this idea of fact and opinion. It would help teachers if the lesson plans included the resources for fact and opinion from the Peace Corp texts.