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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-14UUZIP-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.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. What does “recorded” 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.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?
6.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” mean here?
8.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.

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. 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
  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. Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. What does “weakens” mean here?Makes less strong
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.

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.