Knowledge/Skill Building

🗂️ Fact vs Opinion Sorting Board

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Effective Communication CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 Submission Required

Students sort statements from California industry articles, expert interview notes, maps, and news clips into fact, opinion, and needs-more-proof categories. The teacher models signal words, source checking, and how to turn a weak opinion into an evidence-based claim for a future investment recommendation. Students annotate a shared sorting board with reasons for each choice.

Plan day
Day 12
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps