Fact vs. Opinion

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof. For example, 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.'

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Is 'A soccer ball is black and white' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'Social studies is a hard subject' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'Being in the ocean is scary' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'McDonald's is better than Taco Bell' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'Remembering to recycle is really hard' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Can facts change over time?

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Yes, facts can change as new information is discovered. For example, 'Pluto was once considered a planet, but now it is classified as a dwarf planet.'

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Can opinions be different from person to person?

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Yes, opinions can vary greatly among individuals based on their experiences and feelings.

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Give an example of a fact about animals.

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A fact is 'Dogs are mammals.'