Fact or Fiction Sort

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they practice careful reading, logical reasoning, and evidence-based writing by evaluating statements about artificial intelligence. Students sort each claim as fact or fiction and explain their reasoning, strengthening critical thinking, scientific literacy, and understanding of AI capabilities and limitations.

Learning Goals

• Reasoned Written Responses (Grades 4-6) – Write clear explanations that justify whether a statement is fact or fiction.
• Critical Evaluation Skills – Analyze claims for accuracy, exaggeration, or misunderstanding.
• Technology Literacy – Build accurate knowledge of how artificial intelligence works and what it can realistically do.
• Misconception Awareness – Identify common myths and distinguish them from evidence-based information.

Instructional Benefits

• Educator-Created – Designed by teachers to support standards-aligned reasoning and explanation.
• Simple Sorting Format – Easy-to-follow structure keeps students focused on thinking, not directions.
• Flexible Implementation – Suitable for independent work, partner discussion, homework, or assessment.
• Supports Diverse Learners – Encourages short, structured explanations that are accessible yet rigorous.
• Low-Prep Resource – Print-and-use worksheet ideal for classrooms or homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet helps students develop confidence in evaluating information, writing reasoned explanations, and questioning inaccurate claims about technology. By distinguishing fact from fiction, learners strengthen critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and written communication skills. Whether used in an English language arts lesson, technology unit, or cross-curricular discussion, this activity reinforces thoughtful analysis and responsible understanding of artificial intelligence in both classroom and homeschool environments.

This worksheet is part of our Myths About AI collection.