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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-QEBB63-1PLC

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1.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” mean here?
2.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” 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.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?
6.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
7.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.

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 class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” mean here?Wrote down for later use
  2. City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Trees can shelter birds. Opinion: Every street should have hundreds of trees.
  3. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat
  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. 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
  6. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?Places where information comes from
  7. The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The council compared three plans. Opinion: The largest plan was clearly best.
  8. 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.

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.