English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.25

Identify statements in informational texts as facts or opinions.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • A fact is a statement that can be proven with evidence.
  • An opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven true in every case.
  • Informational text can present both facts and opinions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Identify facts within an informational text.
  • Identify opinions within an informational text.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • A fact is a thing that is known or proved to be true, and an opinion is a personal view or judgment about something.
  • To fully comprehend a text, they must distinguish between facts and opinions.

    Vocabulary

    • Identify
    • Statements
    • Informational text
    • Facts
    • Opinions
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