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Free 2nd Grade Fact or Opinion? Writing Facts for a Report Worksheet

An information report uses facts, not opinions. Children learn that a fact can be checked and is true for everyone, while an opinion is what someone thinks or feels. They sort sentences into facts and opinions, turn opinions into facts, group facts about an animal under headings and write a short report paragraph.

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Grade
2nd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Informative Writing
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
25 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
13
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • telling the difference between a fact and an opinion
  • rewriting an opinion as a fact
  • grouping facts under headings
  • writing a short report paragraph with facts

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this worksheet for?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on informative writing. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 25 minutes for 13 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · English · Informative Writing

Fact or Opinion? Writing Facts for a Report

Name

Date

Score /

Ask yourself: can this be checked? If yes, it is a fact.

Part A: Fact or opinion?

A fact can be checked and is true. An opinion is what someone thinks or feels. Circle fact or opinion.

1.Frogs can jump.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion
2.Frogs are the best pets.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion
3.A spider has eight legs.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion
4.Spiders are scary.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion
5.Snow is cold.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion
6.Winter is the most fun time of year.
  1. Afact
  2. Bopinion

Part B: Change it to a fact

Write a fact instead of the opinion.

7.Opinion: Elephants are cute. Write a fact about elephants. (answer space)
8.Opinion: Bees are annoying. Write a fact about bees. (answer space)

Part C: Group the facts

In a report, facts that go together are grouped under a heading. Circle the heading each owl fact belongs under.

9.Owls have big eyes.
  1. ALooks
  2. BFood
10.Owls eat mice and insects.
  1. ALooks
  2. BFood
11.Owls are covered in soft feathers.
  1. ALooks
  2. BFood
12.Owls hunt for food at night.
  1. ALooks
  2. BFood
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