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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-5DZ9XR-1T4V

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1.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?
2.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. 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.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
5.First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
6.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?
7.Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. 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. 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
  2. A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Ponds and lakes can contain freshwater. Opinion: Small ponds are nicer than large lakes.
  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. 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.
  5. First Ana rinsed a cup. Next she filled it with soil. Last she planted one bean. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Ana put soil in a cup. Opinion: Planting beans is the best project.
  6. 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
  7. Weather can change in hours, but climate describes patterns measured over many years. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Climate is measured over many years. Opinion: Rainy climates are unpleasant.
  8. 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.

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.