gyankalakumbhKNOWLEDGE. ART. POSSIBILITY.Words & stories • Classes 6–8
Fact, opinion or a question?
Before agreeing with a sentence, find out what kind of claim it makes.
Take your time. Speak, draw or write your answers.
Here is what is happening.
A factual claim can be checked against evidence, but it may still be false. An opinion expresses a judgement or preference. A strong discussion distinguishes the two and gives reasons respectfully.
Pause. Make the idea your own.
Explain one idea to a partner, draw it or write it in your own words. Which part is an observation, an example or a question?
You can use a home language. No need to share personal experiences or finish everything in one sitting.Your little investigation
What you need
Paper or a conversation partner.
Consider: “This book has 80 pages” and “This is the best book”.
Explain how you could check the first statement.
Rewrite the second with a reason and a clear personal viewpoint.
Which statement can be checked by counting?
KEEP ASKING
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