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Vocabulary, Fact & Opinion

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-17Q52J-N19G

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1.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?
2.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
3.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?
4.A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. 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.A lever is a rigid bar that turns around a fixed point. Moving that point changes the effort needed. What does “rigid” mean here?
7.City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.
8.Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?

Answers and teaching notes

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. City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. What does “absorb” mean here?Take in
  2. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Mina read two reports. Opinion: One report had a better title.
  3. A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. What does “expenses” mean here?Money that must be spent
  4. A budget lists expected income and expenses. Comparing them helps a family plan spending. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: A budget can list income and expenses. Opinion: Making a budget is enjoyable.
  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. 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
  7. City trees shade sidewalks, absorb rainwater, and provide shelter for birds and insects. Give one fact and one opinion about this topic.Fact: Trees can shelter birds. Opinion: Every street should have hundreds of trees.
  8. Mina read two reports about one event. She checked their sources before trusting the details. What does “sources” mean here?Places where information comes from

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.