Reading Comprehension • Saddleback Educational Publishing ©2002 94 3 Watson, Irvine, CA 92618•Phone (888)SDL-BACK•www.sdlback.com
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Directions:Date:Read the story. Then write FACT, OPINION, or DOESN’T SAY under each statement.It’s not always easy to tell fact from opinion.
Remember, a fact must be true for everyone and
in all cases.- Summer camp was a week long.
- The author of this story is a girl.
_____________________________- Mel is the best horse in the world.
- Dad was glad the author had a good
time at camp.
- The family has a budget.
- The family could afford to send the
author to camp again.
- Dad was in a good mood when the
author asked for a horse.
_____________________________- The author was pleased with Dad’s
answer.
- The author got attached to Mel.
In August I got to go to camp in the
mountains. One of the activities was
horseback riding. My horse’s name was Mel,
and he was the best horse in the world. It
was hard to leave him when camp was over.
When I got back home I had an idea. I
waited until Dad was in a good mood. Then I
told him all about Mel and asked if I could
have a horse.
Dad smiled. “It sounds like you had a terrific
time at camp. I’m glad you enjoyed making
friends with Mel. But I am afraid having a
horse of your own is out of the question.
Horses are very expensive to buy plus they
must be boarded and fed. The family budget
could not handle that kind of expense.”
He paused and rubbed his chin. “What the
family budget can handle is a return trip to
the same camp next summer.”
My eyes lit up. “Cool! I’ll get to spend
another week with Mel!”