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1. Earrings! by Judith Viorst
Source: Viorst, J., & Malone, N. L. (1990). Earrings! New York: Atheneum Books for Young
Readers.
Summary: When a young girl wants her ears pierced, she will do almost anything to make that
happen. Everything about earrings amuses this young girl. The way they sparkle, the way they
dangle, and even the way they feel. She will walk the dog. She will feed the dog. She will even
do the dishes to get her hands on a pair of stunning earrings.
Critical Evaluation: This nonfiction book has the reader wondering what sparked this young
girls obsession with earrings. Did she stumble across a pair of earrings on the street? Did she see
a pair of earrings she liked advertised on television? Or did she just randomly fall in love with
earrings? The question to these answers is in the book. I believe this book is an appropriate book
to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
the opinions from the book. The young girl talks about how beautiful earrings are, which is an
opinion. The young girl also talks about the features of earrings, which are facts. There could be
a lesson taught over fact and opinion using this book. I believe that this book could also be used
during an activity center as well.

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2. Chameleons Are Cool by Martin Jenkins
Source: Jenkins, M., & Shields, S. (1998). Chameleons are cool. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick
Press.
Summary: Reptiles are unique in their own way. Reading this book will enlighten the audience
about details concerning reptiles. Their size, shape, diet, etc. Although this book covers details
about reptiles, it focuses strongly on chameleons. The comparisons between chameleons and
other reptiles is also another feature from this book.
Critical Evaluation: The factual information that this book presents is interesting and
informative. This book answers the basic questions that the audience has about reptiles, including
chameleons. How did they get here? What exactly is their purpose? Where do they live? And
what do they eat? The answers to these questions are in the book. I feel that the purpose of this
book is to inform and engage the audience. This book has fulfilled its purpose. I believe this
book is an appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can relate to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
opinions from the text. The book states that chameleons are cool, which is an opinion because
not everyone thinks that chameleons are cool. The book also states the features of chameleons,
which are facts because they can be proven. I believe this book can be used in lessons taught to
4th graders.

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3. Like Jake and Me by Mavis Jukes
Source: Jukes, M., & Bloom, L. (1984). Like Jake and me. New York, NY: A.A. Knopf.
Summary: Adjusting to any change can be a difficult process, especially if you are welcoming
new family members. A stepson and a stepfather attempt to bond and relate to each other. This
process may be easier said than done. However, their differences and similarities bring them
closer as a family.
Critical Evaluation: This heartwarming book has a great storyline and I am able to relate to it
because I grew up with step parents. It is never easy making changes and additions to a family.
However, if you look at the situation as gaining another person to look up to, things might go
smooth. I had a few questions before and during reading this book. Why did the parents get
divorced? What effect did the divorce have on the young boy? What was the stepfather thinking
about during this transition? My questions were answered once I finished reading the text. I
believe this book is an appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
opinions from the book. The facts are that the young boy is receiving a stepfather. This can be
proven because it is factual. The opinions in this book are the feelings and expressions between
the young boy and the stepfather. These are feelings, therefore they cannot be proven as factual. I
believe there could be lessons taught in fact and opinion using this book to 4th graders.

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4. Planet Earth by Christine Taylor-Butler
Source: Taylor-Butler, C. (2008). Planet Earth. New York, NY: Children's Press.
Summary: In this informational text, the audience is informed of details about the planet Earth.
For example, Earths shape, size, landmarks, oceans, etc. Although this text contains facts about
Earth, it also provides a look at Earth in someone elses point of view.
Critical Evaluation: After reading this informational text, I learned attributes about the planet
Earth that I did not previously know. My questions before reading this text were simple. How
many bodies of oceans exist on planet Earth? Has the Earth always had the same shape? How
many people are actually able to exist and live on Earth at one time? My questions were
answered once I began reading the text. This book is informational and engaging in my opinion.
I believe this book is an appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
the opinions in the book. In the book, it states the details about earth (size, shape, etc.), which are
facts because they can be proven and have been proven. The book also states feelings and
statements about the planet Earth, which are opinion because they cannot be proven and not
everyone agrees with others feelings. I believe there are lessons that could be taught in fact and
opinion using this book with 4th graders.

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5. Hurricane Katrina by Peter Benoit
Source: Benoit, P. (2012). Hurricane Katrina (1st ed.). New York, NY: Children's Press.
Summary: This informational book retells the stories and events of Hurricane Katrina. This
horrific event wiped out a good portion of New Orleans, Louisiana back in 2005. This was one of
the biggest natural disasters in history. It also effected the lives of many families in New Orleans.
This book informs the audience of what happened that summer.
Critical Evaluation: The details that this book provides the audience with are mind blowing. I
never realized the damage that Hurricane Katrina caused. I wondered: What went through the
minds of people during the hurricane? How did these people take the news that their homes were
about to be destroyed? Where did these people relocate? My questions were quickly answered
once I began reading the book. I could not imagine going through what the people of New
Orleans went through. My heart goes out to them and their families. I believe this book is an
appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
the opinions from the book. This informational text is filled with both facts and opinions. For
example, the text explains the occurrences that took place during the time of the hurricane. This
information is factual because it can be proven. The emotions, feelings, and stories from the
Hurricane Katrina victims are opinions because they cannot be proven. I believe this book can be
used in a lesson about fact and opinion in a 4th grade classroom.

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6. Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Source: Cannon, J. (1993). Stellaluna. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Summary: A young bat strays far from his mother. Throughout this story the young bat
encounters adventures while trying to get back to his mother. The young bat misses his mother
terribly but eventually reunites with her.
Critical Evaluation: This book really warmed my heart because I do not know what I would do
without my mother. She is someone I go to when I need advice or help. When the young bat
strayed away from its mother, I was heartbroken for the young bat because that is a scary
experience. I wondered: What happened to make the bat stray away from its mother? What
would it take to get the bat safely to its mother? And what were the bats feeling once they were
united again? My questions were answered once I finished reading the book. I was happy to
know that the young bat and the mother bat were united after so long. I believe this book is an
appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
the opinions from the book. It states that the bat strayed away from the mother bat. This is a fact
because it can be proven in the book. The book also states the feelings the bat had about being
away from its mother. The illustrations depict the sadness that the bats went through during this
difficult time. This is an opinion because they are feelings and are not factual. I believe that
teachers could teach a lesson over fact and opinion using this book to 4th graders.

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7. Verdi by Janell Cannon
Source: Cannon, J. (1997). Verdi (1st ed.). Boston, MA: HMH Books for Young Readers.
Summary: A young snake admires the way he looks. His bright yellow skin and his dark spots
on his body. The young snake does not want his body to change and grow up because he thinks
he will become boring and dull like the other grown up snakes. He soon realizes that he does
not have to change himself once he grows into a grown up snake.
Critical Evaluation: This book was not at all what I expected it to be when I began reading it. I
expected this book to be more of an informational text and it was quite the opposite. I quickly
learned this book had a life lesson to be learned about loving the skin you are in. I wondered:
Why was the young snake so ashamed of growing up? Why was he scared of growing up? And
what would change about him if he did grow up? My questions were answered by the end of the
book. I enjoyed reading this book because I learned that it is okay to love the way you are no
matter what. I believe this book is an appropriate book to read to 4th graders.
Justification: This book can be related to fact and opinion by picking and choosing the facts and
opinions from the text. In this book, it states that the young snake has yellow skin and dark green
spots. This statement is a fact because it can be proven that this is how the young snake looks.
The book also states that the young snake does not want to grow up because he does not want to
be boring or dull like the grown up snakes. This statement is an opinion because the grown
up snakes may not be boring and dull to other snakes. It cannot be proven so it is an opinion. I
believe this book can incorporate fact and opinion during lessons to a 4th grade class.

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8. Education World
Source: Starr, L. (2009). Fact, Fiction or Opinion? Evaluating Online Info. Retrieved July 01,
2016, from http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr194.shtml
Summary: This website allows students and teachers to discover the differences between what is
factual and what is opinion. This website offers resources for students and teachers to research
fact and opinion further, if needed. The website includes: information literacy, what to look for,
the evaluation process, and advice on how to determine fact and opinion.
Critical Evaluation: After researching this website, I believe it is an effective way to further
teach any lesson on fact and opinion. The information provided and the advice given about how
to determine fact and opinion are effective enough for students to become educated on the topic.
Before reading this website, I wondered: How would students determine the difference between
fact and opinion? What is the process that students go through to determine fact and opinion? My
questions were answered after researching the website. I would recommend this website to
teachers of 4th grade students.
Justification: This website can be related to fact and opinion because it gives students the
opportunity to research fact and opinion and how to determine the difference between the two.
Although this website provides great information about fact and opinion, it is important for
teachers to touch on the topic before recommending this website.

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9. Mrs. Warners 4th Grade Classroom
Source: Warner. (n.d.). Fact & Opinion. Retrieved July 01, 2016, from
http://mrswarnerarlington.weebly.com/fact--opinion.html
Summary: This teacher website provides students and teachers with many resources, including
fact and opinion lessons. Mrs. Warner is a 4th grade teacher that strives to help her students learn
as much information as possible while still having fun. This website provides templates, games,
and YouTube videos over fact and opinion. The information she provided on fact and opinion is
informational and engaging for students.
Critical Evaluation: This website provides information on fact and opinion as well as lessons
over fact and opinion. Before thoroughly researching this website, I thought: What is the true
purpose of this website? Who is the targeted audience? What would I gain from researching this
website? After looking through this website, my questions were answered. I would recommend
this website to other teachers of 4th grade students.
Justification: This website can be related to fact and opinion because it provides information,
lessons, documents, and YouTube videos on the topic. This website depicts the difference
between what is factual and what is opinion. This website could be used to teach a 4th grade class
a lesson on fact and opinion.

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10. BrainPop
Source: BrainPop. "BrainPop - Fact and Opinion - Movie." Fact and Opinion. BrainPop, 19992016. Web. 01 July 2016. Retrieved from:
https://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/factandopinion/
Summary: BrainPop has been a huge part of the education system with younger children for a
while. I believe BrainPop is an effective source of engaging material. The lesson over fact and
opinion provided by BrainPop serves its purpose: to teach children about fact and opinion. The
engaging videos on this website will help students understand the difference between fact and
opinion.
Critical Evaluation: This website is a great way for students to interact with the lesson over fact
and opinion. I was familiar with BrainPop before researching the video over fact and opinion,
but I did not realize how much this could help students during lessons. My questions about this
website were: What age level is this website for? Could I incorporate this website into my
lesson? And how will this website benefit my students? My questions were answered once I
watched the video over fact and opinion. I believe this website could be used during a lesson
over fact and opinion in a 4th grade classroom.
Justification: This website can relate to fact and opinion by researching the video over the topic.
During the video, I learned to depict the difference between fact and opinion by realizing that a
fact can be proven and an opinion is a feeling or statement that cannot be proven. This website
would be great during lessons over fact and opinion.

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