Fact, Opinion and Judgment on Shays' Rebellion
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Fact, Opinion and Judgment on Shays' Rebellion" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14). A 7th grader who is already steady on Sources, Data and Research Skills can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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8th grade social studies worksheet: sort statements on Shays' Rebellion as fact, opinion or reasoned judgment. Answer key included. Part of our fact, opinion and chronology sources, data and research skills collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Review the box with the class before students begin. On the chronology sheet, check the first age problem together.
What students will practice
- Students will tell facts, opinions and reasoned judgments apart in statements on Shays' Rebellion.
- Students will underline the evidence that backs each reasoned judgment.
- Students will rewrite two opinions as reasoned judgments.
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FAQ
How do I use this fact, opinion and chronology worksheet?
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Review the box with the class before students begin. On the chronology sheet, check the first age problem together.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Sort statements on Shays' Rebellion as fact, opinion or reasoned judgment. The directions on the page read: Read the text. Write F, O or R in each box. Underline the evidence in each R. An answer key is included.
Can I use this fact, opinion and chronology worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade Sources, Data and Research Skills, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
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A fact can be checked and shown to be true or false. An opinion is a feeling or belief that cannot be proven. The Shays' Rebellion sheet adds a third kind, the reasoned judgment, which is backed by evidence.
How do you name a century?
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The 15th century is 1401 to 1500, often called the 1400s. Students use this rule for events such as Jamestown in 1607.
How do you find someone's age in a past year?
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Subtract the birth year, and take away 1 more if the birthday has not come yet. The worked example on the page finds John Adams's age on July 4, 1776.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Sources, Data and Research Skills |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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