Evaluating Ideas: Fact, Opinion, and Evidence
A Grade 6 ELA worksheet focusing on distinguishing between facts and opinions, and identifying supporting evidence in texts.
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Evaluating Ideas: Fact, Opinion, and Evidence
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Read each section carefully and answer the questions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying facts, opinions, and supporting evidence in texts.
The Importance of Reading
Reading is one of the most important skills a person can develop. It opens up new worlds of knowledge and imagination. Studies show that children who read regularly tend to perform better in school across all subjects. For example, a 2019 study by the National Literacy Trust found that young people who read daily outside of class were more likely to achieve higher grades in English, math, and science. Reading also improves vocabulary and critical thinking skills. It allows us to understand different perspectives and cultures, making us more empathetic individuals. Clearly, reading is the best way to spend your free time.
1. Which of the following statements from the passage is an opinion?
Reading improves vocabulary.
Reading is the best way to spend your free time.
Studies show that children who read regularly tend to perform better in school.
A 2019 study found young people who read daily were more likely to achieve higher grades.
Read each statement and write 'Fact' or 'Opinion' on the line.
2. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
3. Blue is the prettiest color.
4. Dogs are mammals.
5. Summer is more enjoyable than winter.
6. In the passage "The Importance of Reading," what evidence does the author provide to support the idea that reading helps children perform better in school?
Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.
7. Evidence is information that supports a claim or idea.
True
False
8. Write one fact about your favorite animal and one opinion about your favorite animal. Then, provide evidence for your fact.
Fact:
Opinion:
Evidence for your fact:
9. Why is it important to be able to tell the difference between a fact and an opinion when you are reading?
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