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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-FZPZ1B-1C18

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1.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?
2.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
4.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?
6.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?
8.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. 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. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat
  2. The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The class used equal amounts of water. Opinion: The test was more exciting than recess.
  3. 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
  4. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Mina read two reports. Opinion: One report had a better title.
  5. A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?Stiff and not easily bent
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A fox grows thicker fur in winter. Opinion: Fox fur looks beautiful in snow.

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.