Compare and Contrast

Which of the following sentences best defines statements of opinion?

• Opinion statements are unbiased.

• Opinion statements are something to be true 100%.

• Opinion statements are based on beliefs, feelings or judgment.

• Opinion statements do not change from person to person.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of the following words and phrases signal OPINION?

• numbers

• truth

• statistics

• point of view

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What happens when you compare own opinions with those presented

in a text?

• point out the similarities

• emphasize the differences

• stress on the importance

• highlight one side of the argument

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What happens when you contrast own opinions with those presented

in a text?

• point out the similarities

• emphasize their differences

• stress their importance

• highlight one side of the argument

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which statement supports the characteristic of a well-balanced

opinion?

• It highlights one side of the argument.

• It presents both sides of the argument.

• It explains the most important part of the argument.

• It expresses the less important part of the argument.

What does the italicized word show?

“However, many people depend their happiness solely on money,

possessions, achievements, fame, and power.”

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Addition

• Cause and Effect

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What does the italicized word show?

“It is true that when you are contented of what you have, you accept the realities and whatever circumstances in life.”

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What word in the following statement signals OPINION?

“They should still be prohibited from use of school.”

• be

• use

• still

• should

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How do you show agreement with the idea presented?

• I like it but...

• I completely agree...

• I completely disagree...

• I strongly agree however...

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What do comparison words signal?

• The author is pointing out a similarity between two ideas.

• The author is pointing out a difference between two ideas.

• The author is explaining one side of the argument.

• The author is explaining both sides of the argument.

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CCSS.L.3.1A