Kids are used to being told WHAT to think, but in this digital age, it is more important than ever for kids to learn to think for themselves! This book encourages students to think critically and exposes them to author bias, fact manipulation, and fact and opinion in a fun way. What Do You Think About Reptiles is not just …
Books and Mentor Texts to Help You Teach Fact and Opinion
Finding read-aloud books to help 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders learn to distinguish between fact and opinion can be challenging. Many nonfiction books do include both facts and opinions, but the opinions are often subtle, which can be confusing for upper elementary students. We also tend to choose books with opinions we want students to agree with—like those describing Martin …
Distinguishing Fact and Opinion – Examples for Lesson Plans
One of the best ways to introduce 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to fact and opinion is by providing them with plenty of examples. Use the examples below to help you make upper elementary lesson plans. Then, give students extra practice with one of these fact and opinion activity ideas. An often overlooked aspect of fact and opinion is …
Fact and Opinion Activity Ideas for Upper Elementary
If you are teaching fact and opinion to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students soon, then check out the activity ideas below! Often, fact vs opinion lessons are limited to labeling sentences as either fact or opinion. The ideas below will help you engage your upper elementary students and help them think more critically about this topic.Fact Vs. Opinion …