[Free Registration/Login Required] A lesson plan and materials to teach kindergarten students identify facts and form opinions using the book Animal Smell.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of worksheets will engage kids in writing their own opinions and identifying their reasons for these opinions. Graphic organizers for opinion writing and prompts with "I would rather"...

Learn about distinguishing fact from opinion and then practice this skill with a seven-question assessment.

In this instructional activity, students must learn to recognize the differences between fact and opinion.

This lesson really allows readers to express their opinion regarding an issue that affects them - the lunch menu! Students will be guided through the writing process and then will write a convincing opinion piece by stating their...

Discover the difference between a fact or opinion. Look for signal or keywords for help.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will present their opinion through drawing, writing and speaking. Students will enjoy discussing their favorite animals, pizza and cake. Students will learn about...

This tutorial focuses on critical reading using a downloadable PowerPoint presentation, "Critical Reading 101," which includes separating fact from opinion, 6 propaganda techniques, and 6 common fallacies in reasoning. Also provided is...

Highlights four Supreme Court cases that dealt with the balance of federal and state power. In each case the majority opinion is given but might not be what is expected.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this close reading lesson, the learners will analyze the poem "It Fell in the City" by Eve Merriam. They will read the poem, identify words or phrases that show feelings or appeal to the senses,...

This resource is provided by the Vermont Writing Collaborative. Many examples of student's on-demand opinon writings are included. Learners had been prompted to decide which kind of pet is best, a cat or a dog.

Learn how to think critically by distinguishing between facts, opinions, and reasoned judgments. Practice exercise included.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A brief explanation of the difference between facts, observation, and opinions. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

A report on the historic Iraqi election held in January, 2005. Here are opinions of people around the world. People from Iraq have also commented.

This site discusses the "human right to freedom from any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, political or other opinion, age, or any other status,...

A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Includes links to downloadable forms.

In this activity, students examine primary sources to learn about the perspectives of the different parties involved in the Boston Massacre of 1770, and to form opinions about who was responsible for what happened and whether the verdict...

This site provides an interview with the former President of the United States. It discusses Ford's goals while in office as well as Ford's opinion of current political issues.

This article provides an overview of the right to legal representation for the poor and Chief Justice Black's opinion in the precedent-setting case.

Lesson designed to be completed over a course of multiple weeks. Students will read news sources to become familiar with national and international policy issues. They will track news coverage of the presidential campaigns and form their...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Read about the controversy that brought about President Truman's firing of General Douglas MacArthur, and find out how MacArthur pled his case in the realm of public opinion.

Learning module uses mult-media resources to help students understand the role of the U.S. in the debate about the Iran nuclear deal and examine how political cartoons are used to express opinion.

Using videos, handouts, and online resources, students explore viewpoints on the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, interpret political cartoons and place them in the context of a political discussion about Afghanistan, and identify the...

Distrust in democracy has been growing in America over the past few generations. There are many ways to help regain trust and Nicky Case analyzes one of those ways - choosing an alternative voting system. By viewing computer simulations...