Listing Ten Facts

Worksheet Description

The “Choosing Facts” worksheet is designed for students to conduct research on an assigned topic and document their findings. It provides space for listing at least ten facts about the subject matter, encouraging thorough investigation. Additionally, the worksheet asks students to take a position on the topic and record this stance. After establishing their viewpoint and facts, students are instructed to highlight in green the facts that are most significant and relevant to their stated position, which combines research with critical analysis.

This worksheet teaches students to actively engage in research and critical thinking about a specific topic. It guides them in the process of gathering concrete information and encourages them to form an informed opinion based on the facts they have discovered. The task of highlighting the facts that support their position reinforces the connection between evidence and argumentation. This exercise is designed to enhance students’ abilities to compile relevant information, develop a standpoint, and identify supporting evidence, which are key skills in constructing rational and persuasive arguments.