Check the Claims

In this worksheet, students compare claims from an opinion-style passage about the Great Fire of London to a list of verified historical facts. They identify each claim made by the author and determine whether it is accurate, exaggerated, or misleading. Students then explain how comparing text to real data changes their understanding of the event. Through reflection questions, learners analyze why authors may exaggerate or misstate information. The activity strengthens critical reading by teaching students to evaluate reliability through cross-checking sources. It also reinforces the importance of fact verification when reading historical or persuasive texts. Students build essential media literacy skills by distinguishing narrative tone from factual accuracy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Evaluating Claims Against Evidence

English Language Arts – Comparing Text Information with Reference Sources

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Historical Accuracy

English Language Arts – Identifying Exaggeration and Misinformation

This worksheet is part of our critical comprehension worksheets collection.