Complete the following activity to continue practicing the skill of distinguishing fact, reasoned judgment (supported claim) and speculation (unsupported claim).
Now go to the next page to review the process for distinguishing between facts, reasoned judgment and speculation. Knowing how to evaluate the claims that the author is making will help you to know whether or not to trust the author’s viewpoint and explanation.
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