Plugged Perspectives Answer Key

In this nonfiction passage about electric vehicles, students practice distinguishing facts from opinions. They underline factual statements in one color and opinions in another, then respond to comprehension questions. The task builds critical literacy by encouraging students to evaluate bias and reliability in informational texts. Through discussion and evidence-based reasoning, learners gain practice identifying how opinion statements influence readers’ viewpoints. This strengthens information analysis skills essential for media literacy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Distinguishing Fact and Opinion

English Language Arts – Evaluating Author’s Bias and Purpose

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Texts Critically

English Language Arts – Comprehension and Evidence-Based Discussion

This worksheet is part of our Grade 8 Reading Comprehension collection.