Description
This fact and opinion BOOM CARDS™ task cards activity was created for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. These are DIGITAL ONLY interactive digital task cards that are hosted on the BOOM Learning Website.
CLICK HERE FOR A PLAYABLE PREVIEW ON BOOM!
This fact and opinion deck includes:
29 task cards (5 fact and opinion instructional cards and 24 fact and opinion practice cards).
- Task cards 1-5 help teach your students the difference between facts and opinions.
- Task cards 6-17 are multiple-choice questions where your students will choose whether the statement is a fact or opinion.
- Task cards 18-23 are multiple-choice questions where your students will choose the answer that is a fact.
- Task cards 24-29 are multiple-choice questions where your students will choose the answer that is an opinion.
This resource is completely digital. As students answer each question, they will receive immediate feedback. This helps students practice independent learning while strengthening skills.
What are the benefits of using BOOM Cards?
- Assign different students different BOOM decks for easy differentiation
- BOOM CARDS™ give immediate feedback and are self-correcting, saving you grading time
- BOOM CARDS™ require no preparation, which means no printing, laminating, or storage
- Hold students accountable for independent work
- Provide paperless practice that is perfect for remote learning
What do you need in order to use BOOM Cards?
- A computer, tablet or interactive whiteboard
- An internet browser OR the free BOOM app
- An internet connection
- A free or paid BOOM account
How do you assign the BOOM Cards to students?
- Login to Boom Learning or create a new account. You only need a free account! However, if you choose to upgrade, there are several options for assigning this resource!
- If using the FREE version of BOOM Learning, once you’re logged into your Boom teacher account, go to “Library,” find the deck you want students to use, click on “FastPin” and select “Generate New Pin.”
Option #1: Copy and paste the complete link for students to play, or…
Option #2: Go to the Boom main page (boomlearning.com) on a computer (or on the Boom app). Prompt students to click on the “FastPlay” button. Enter the pin and click “play.” - If using a PAID version of BOOM Learning, you can do the following:
Get reports about student progress and activity
Easily assign students multiple decks to work on
Create an entire classroom of student logins
Please be aware that there is a printable FACT AND OPINION product sold separately. Here is a link for that product:
FACT AND OPINION POSTERS, TASK CARDS, & WORKSHEETS
Please note:
To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards.
You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). For assignment options that report student progress back to you, you will need to purchase a membership. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our Essential membership. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.
This file includes 24 digital task cards + 5 instructional cards
Rachel T –
My students love using this as a Reading center. I love not having to print or handle paper or task cards. It is greatly appreciated.
mrshalasowski –
Great cards! Thanks!
Tracey S –
Thanks for an engaging practice activity!
kathy G –
Very engaging. The kids loved it.
Heidi C –
Great add to my Boom library.