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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-19SJ0J1-MQPB

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1.During winter, a fox grows a thicker coat. The extra fur traps air and helps it stay warm. What does “traps” 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.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?
4.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.
5.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
6.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?
7.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?
8.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” 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. 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
  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. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. What does “patterns” mean here?Features or events that repeat
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  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. 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

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.