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3.63 Distinguish Fact and Opinion in History Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.63 Distinguish Fact and Opinion in History. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Distinguish Fact and Opinion in History - Identify which statement is a fact, an opinion, or a reasoned judgment in a short set. (CCSS RI.3.6; IXL: Identify facts and opinions)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Source A: A poster from 1930 says, “Use the streetcar to downtown.” Source B: A flyer from 1970 says, “Ride the subway to downtown.”

Which statement is a REASONED JUDGMENT?

ASource A is from 1930.

BThe subway is the best way to travel.

CDowntown moved to outer space in 1970.

DBecause different transportation is advertised in 1930 and 1970, the city likely built new transit systems over time.

Solution & Explanation:A reasoned judgment uses a detail from the source and makes a careful conclusion. It is more than a feeling, but it may use words such as likely or probably.

Problem 2Difficulty: Hard

A town census from 1900 lists 120 families. A census from 1950 lists 500 families.

Which statement is a REASONED JUDGMENT?

AThe census from 1900 lists 120 families.

BThe town in 1950 was the best place to live.

CBecause the number of families increased, the town likely grew over time.

DThe town had no families in 1950.

Solution & Explanation:This answer is a reasoned judgment because it is based on source details instead of only personal opinion.

Problem 3Difficulty: Medium

A history book says Vikings sailed longships across seas and rivers. The ships were long and narrow.

Which statement is a REASONED JUDGMENT?

AVikings sailed longships across seas and rivers.

BBecause the ships were long and narrow, they likely moved quickly through the water.

CLongships are the coolest boats.

DVikings sailed a longship to the sun.

Solution & Explanation:The correct choice connects evidence from the passage to a careful idea about what probably changed or happened.

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