Factual Claims, Opinions, and Commonplace Assertions

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What is a factual claim?

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A factual claim is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence or facts.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is a commonplace assertion?

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A commonplace assertion is a statement that is widely accepted as true but may not be supported by strong evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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Give an example of a factual claim.

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"The Earth revolves around the Sun."

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Give an example of an opinion.

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"Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Give an example of a commonplace assertion.

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"Everyone knows that cats are better pets than dogs."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can you identify a factual claim in a statement?

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Look for evidence or data that can support or refute the statement.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can you identify an opinion in a statement?

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Check if the statement expresses a personal belief or preference.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can you identify a commonplace assertion in a statement?

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Determine if the statement is widely accepted but lacks strong evidence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the importance of distinguishing between factual claims, opinions, and commonplace assertions?

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It helps in critical thinking and evaluating the validity of information.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6