30 POINTS IF YOU CAN HELP ME 04.03 Fact or Opinion Assessment Instruction
You have learned about Fact or Opinion. Now it is time for you to apply what you have learned. Follow the directions below to complete this assessment.

Look at your fastwrite and see where your questions are.
Decide on specific information you need to find.
Use the tips given in the lesson to search the Internet for non-print (and possibly print) resources to use. Also search other print resources you find.
Copy and paste the note taking charts below into your word processing program.
As you read through print and non-print resources, fill in the information on the charts and take notes.
Then, underline which you think is right—is it a strong or a weak argument?
Keep these points in mind:

FactA fact can be proven to be true. OpinionAn opinion is a belief or feeling.

Authors sometimes use tone to influence readers and form their conclusions. An author's tone is his attitude toward his readers and subject.

StrongA strong argument is one that is supported by research, and directly relates to the topic or question.

WeakA weak argument is one that is not supported by research, or is supported by research but does not directly relate to the topic or question.

As you read through print and non-print resources, fill in the information on the chart below.

Title of Print Source:

Author:

Name of Publication:

Date of Publication:

Did you find this online or in print?

FactFacts OpinionOpinions
Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Link of Non-print Source:

Author:

Date Accessed:

FactFacts OpinionOpinions
Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?

Is this a strong or weak argument?