Fact and Opinion
Grade 4 - Reading - Building Confidence
Read "The Maple Tree Journal": Every Friday, Tessa measured the maple twig taped beside her window. In March, the buds were tight and brown. By late April, each bud had opened into a small green leaf, and Tessa drew the change beside last month's sketch. Which sentence is a fact?
- She wants to hide the twig from her classmates.
- Only large changes are worth noticing.
- Tessa drew the change beside last month's sketch.
- Trees grow in many different places.
Which sentence is an opinion about "River Cleanup Plan"?
- He added notes about spots that would need a trash bin next month.
- Cleaning a riverbank is the best Saturday activity.
- Luis sketched the riverbank before the cleanup.
- Luis asked volunteers to bring gloves and bags.
Why is this sentence an opinion: "Solar ovens are the most exciting way to cook lunch."?
- It names the main character.
- The passage proves it with a measurement.
- People could reasonably disagree with it.
- It includes a cause and an effect.
Which claim from "Solar Oven Test" could be checked with evidence?
- Everyone should agree with the author.
- A first try is always the best solution.
- This is the best passage in the book.
- The cheese melted more slowly when clouds covered the sun.
Which pair correctly labels a fact and an opinion from "The Maple Tree Journal"?
- Both sentences are facts.
- Fact: Maple leaves are prettier than every other leaf.; Opinion: Tessa drew the change beside last month's sketch.
- Fact: Tessa drew the change beside last month's sketch.; Opinion: Maple leaves are prettier than every other leaf.
- Fact: Only large changes are worth noticing.; Opinion: The buds were brown in March.
Read "River Cleanup Plan": Before the cleanup, Luis sketched the riverbank and marked where trash collected after storms. He asked volunteers to bring gloves, bags, and a bucket for sharp cans. After the group finished, Luis added notes about which spots would need a trash bin next month. Which sentence is a fact?
- Rivers are important in many communities.
- He wants to avoid helping during the cleanup.
- Cleaning a riverbank is the best Saturday activity.
- Luis sketched the riverbank before the cleanup.
Which sentence is an opinion about "Debate Team Switch"?
- Anika showed a chart during the debate.
- After Anika showed the chart, Jonah crossed out his first reason.
- Indoor recess is always more enjoyable than outdoor recess.
- Jonah wrote a new reason about checking the forecast.
Why is this sentence an opinion: "Maple leaves are prettier than every other leaf."?
- It names the main character.
- People could reasonably disagree with it.
- The passage proves it with a measurement.
- It is copied exactly from the passage as a fact.
Which claim from "Debate Team Switch" could be checked with evidence?
- This is the best passage in the book.
- Jonah wrote a new reason about checking the forecast.
- Indoor recess is always more enjoyable than outdoor recess.
- Changing your mind means you did not think carefully.
Which pair correctly labels a fact and an opinion from "Debate Team Switch"?
- Both sentences are opinions.
- Both sentences are facts.
- Fact: Changing your mind means you did not think carefully.; Opinion: Jonah wrote a new reason about checking the forecast.
- Fact: Anika showed a chart during the debate.; Opinion: Indoor recess is always more enjoyable than outdoor recess.