PWS.ELAR.5.C
Draw and support complex inferences from text to distinguish facts from opinions.
Practical Writing Skills · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
inferencestextfactsopinions
Skills
- draw inferences (from text) #dok2
- support inferences (using evidence from text) #dok2
- distinguish (facts from opinions in text) #dok2
- analyze (textual information to form complex inferences) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can draw complex inferences from a text. #dok2
- I can support my inferences using evidence from the text. #dok2
- I can distinguish facts from opinions based on information in the text. #dok2
- I can analyze textual information to form and justify complex inferences. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Drawing and supporting inferences from text helps readers deeply understand and evaluate information.
- Distinguishing between facts and opinions strengthens critical thinking and comprehension skills in reading and writing.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a text?
- How can I make and support complex inferences while reading?
- Why is it important to distinguish facts from opinions when reading informational and persuasive texts?
- What strategies can I use to support my claims about what is fact and what is opinion?
- How does identifying facts and opinions help me better understand an author's argument or purpose?