Writing Project
Fact Sheet
What is a Fact Sheet?
A fact sheet gives information. It can give facts about a person, place, or thing. It can include questions and answers. It usually gives some number facts.
• What is the population of the United States?
The population of the United States is 301,139,947.
• How many people are fourteen years old or younger?
There are 29,777,438 girls 14 years or younger. There are 31,152,050 boys.
• What is the highest place in the United States?
The highest place is Mount McKinley in Alaska. It stands 20,322 feet high.
• How many miles of rivers does the United States have?
The United States has 25,482 miles of rivers and other waterways.
A number fact answers each of these questions. Use commas in large numbers.
Names of places begin with capital letters.
Use a question mark at the end of each question.