Week Introduction

During week 4, you will explore/identify fact and opinion

statements. You will also develop your own inference statement
and conclusion. We will work on recognizing word meaning and
using graphic organizers to help you map out your thinking/ideas
for writing and reading assignments.

Time Card
Week 4

Lectures
Writing-Reading Connection

Videos

Each video is about 3 minutes or less.

Introduction to Reading Skills: Fact vs Opinion vs Inference"
Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
Fact vs. Opinion in Writing and Researching
Making Inferences

Required Reading Assignments

Read pages 14-23
Review page 18- The STRAP Strategy (complete assignment 1 & 2 on
page 19)
SKIM "Shark Bait" pg 427 (complete activity)
Complete activity on page 22-Using Graphic Organizers

Discussions
Participate in Discussion 4.1- Fact vs Opinion vs Inference
Directions- Define: Fact, Opinion, and Inference (Be sure that your
definitions are in your own words).Read article and then identify at
least one fact, one opinion, and make one inference from the article.
Discussion Requirements
1. Initial response should have at least 100 words.
2. Reply to at least 2 students (one word replies will not be counted
e.g. "Good Job").

3. Your replies should have at least 30 words.

Assignments
All of the following assignments are DUE no later than Sunday, by
Midnight.
LP 4.1- Recognizing Word Meaning and Using Graphic Organizers
Refer to the directions and example from the Assignment
Information forum. Also, you can find more information in the
Content page.