ELA21.5.25

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.25
Determine credibility and appropriateness of a research source by distinguishing between fact and the author’s opinion in informational text.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

A fact is a statement that can be proven with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven true in every case.
Informational text can present both facts and opinions.
Informational text that presents verified facts tends to be more credible and appropriate as a research source.

Skills

Students are able to:

Distinguish between fact and the author's opinion in informational text.
Determine the credibility and appropriateness of a research source by identifying the facts and the author's opinions.

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.
They can determine if a statement is a fact or an opinion using their current knowledge or by referencing other materials.
To be a credible, appropriate research source, an informational text must present mostly verified facts.

Vocabulary

Credibility
Research
Fact
Opinion
Informational text

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