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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 2 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-12U2WLH-Y0CM

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1.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?
2.The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A pond is smaller than a lake, but both are freshwater habitats that support living things. What does “support” mean here?
4.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.
5.Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?
6.The class tested paper towels using equal water, measured each result, and recorded the data. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
7.Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?

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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. The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. What does “accessibility” mean here?How usable something is for different people
  2. The council compared three playground plans for cost, safety, and accessibility before voting. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: The council compared three plans. Opinion: The largest plan was clearly best.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Some seeds travel on fur, while others float on wind or water. Each method spreads seeds. What does “dispersal” mean here?The spreading of something
  6. 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.
  7. Warm ocean water adds energy to tropical storms. Cooler water usually weakens them. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Warm water can strengthen a tropical storm. Opinion: Storms are the most interesting weather.
  8. A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?Stiff and not easily bent

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.