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Learning

Separate factual claims from opinions

Choose a short paragraph.

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Done when

Mark the distinction in a sample passage.

Choose a short paragraph.

Who this is for

For reading practice; factual wording does not make a claim true.

Why this matters

You can distinguish checkable statements from interpretation.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose a short paragraph.
  2. Underline checkable claims and circle judgments or preferences.
  3. Seek evidence and mark unverified claims.

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