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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1D29PZG-1PLC

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1.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?
2.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?
4.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” mean here?
6.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?
7.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?How usable something is for different people
  2. Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Some seeds travel on animal fur. Opinion: Wind-carried seeds are fascinating.
  3. A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?Provide what is needed
  4. A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A lever turns around a fixed point. Opinion: Levers are the most useful machines.
  5. During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” mean here?Holds in one place
  6. Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?The spreading of something
  7. Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Warm water can strengthen a tropical storm. Opinion: Storms are the most interesting weather.
  8. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat

Worked example

Check whether a statement can be verified, then use evidence to interpret vocabulary.

Common mistake

Treating a strongly worded opinion as a fact.

Helpful hint

Ask what evidence could prove the statement.