6.45 Distinguish Fact, Opinion, and Reasoned Judgment Worksheet

A city’s public health update explains that lead can enter drinking water when old pipes corrode. It reports that tests in one neighborhood found lead levels above the action level in 9 out of 60 homes. The update says the city will replace the oldest pipes first. The writer adds, "Replacing pipes now is the best way to protect children’s health," and points to the test results as a reason to act quickly.

A passage summarizes two studies about learning new words. Study A found that students who used new words in their own sentences remembered more words a week later. Study B found that students who only copied definitions forgot more words. The author concludes, "Active practice beats copying for long-term vocabulary growth," and points to both studies as support.

An article compares two ways to charge a phone: using a standard wall charger or a fast charger. It reports that fast chargers can refill a battery to 50% in about 30 minutes, but they may produce more heat. The author concludes that a standard charger is a better choice overnight because charging speed matters less while sleeping and lower heat may protect battery life.