Fact OR Opinion

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proved as true.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic.

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Which of the following is a fact: 'Piranhas live in the Amazon River' or 'Piranhas are very interesting fish'?

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'Piranhas live in the Amazon River' is a fact.

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Which of the following is an opinion: 'Kermit the Frog first appeared on Sesame Street in 1969' or 'Kermit is everyone's favorite Muppet'?

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'Kermit is everyone's favorite Muppet' is an opinion.

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What is an example of a fact?

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Australia is located south of the Equator.

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What is an example of an opinion?

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People who live in Australia have interesting and exciting lives.

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How can you tell if a statement is a fact?

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A statement is a fact if it can be verified or proven true.

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How can you tell if a statement is an opinion?

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A statement is an opinion if it reflects personal beliefs or feelings.

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Is 'Shel Silverstein wrote a book called 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'' a fact or an opinion?

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It is a fact.

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Is 'Everyone loves Shel Silverstein's poems' a fact or an opinion?

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It is an opinion.