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1.
Which sentence is a true fact about bird nests?
- Nests hold eggs.
- Nests are always made of mud.
- All birds build nests on the ground.
- I think nests are pretty.
2.
You are writing about apple trees. Which sentence stays on the topic?
- Light cannot pass through the object.
- Flowers grow before apples.
- Shadows can change size.
- A shadow has an outline.
3.
Which sentence tells what someone thinks about bees?
- Bees visit flowers.
- Bees are scary.
- Bees live in hives.
- Bees make honey.
4.
A friend wrote facts about rain. Which one is wrong?
- Plants drink rain water.
- Rain makes puddles.
- Clouds bring rain.
- Rain only falls at night.
Write one fact about a place in your town.

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About this worksheet

Informative writing grows by adding true details that stay connected to the topic. First graders may include a favorite, a guess, or a fascinating fact about something else because all of those sentences sound interesting. This worksheet asks a more precise question: does the sentence teach accurate information about the subject named in the prompt? Children choose supporting facts, distinguish them from opinions, spot a sentence that is not true, and identify why a detail belongs. Support topics use familiar animals and weather.

Challenge topics include community jobs, light, and nests, but each fact remains short enough to evaluate without outside research. Explain that a fact can be checked with observation or a reliable source, while an opinion expresses a personal judgment. Accuracy matters as much as relevance; a sentence about frogs is not useful if it falsely says frogs have six legs. After each answer, ask your child to restate the topic and explain how the chosen fact adds something a reader can learn.

What your child will learn

Choose an accurate fact
Keep details on topic
Separate fact from opinion
Find false information

Common Core standard: W.1.2

Worked example

‘Frogs have strong back legs’ is a fact; ‘Frogs are funniest’ is an opinion.

Common mistake

Using a sentence about the right subject without checking truth.

Helpful hint

Check that the detail is true and directly about the topic.

Next skill: Write With Describing Words Earlier: Introduce an Informative Topic

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with add facts to inform?

Using a sentence about the right subject without checking truth.

How can I help my child with add facts to inform?

Check that the detail is true and directly about the topic.

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