FACT VS. OPINION

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What is a fact?

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A piece of information that can be proven true, regardless of how you feel about it.

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What is an opinion?

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A person's thoughts or feelings on a topic.

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Choose the fact: Thornwood has a large campus compared to most schools.

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This statement can be verified and proven true.

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Choose the opinion: Thornwood is a really fun school.

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This statement reflects a personal belief and cannot be proven true.

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Which of the following is a fact? I received a 98% on the reading test.

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This statement can be verified with evidence.

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Which of the following is an opinion? Reading is very easy.

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This statement reflects a personal belief and cannot be universally proven.

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What distinguishes a fact from an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is subjective and based on personal feelings.

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Example of a fact: The Earth revolves around the Sun.

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This statement is scientifically proven and universally accepted.

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Example of an opinion: Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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This statement is subjective and varies from person to person.

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How can you identify a fact?

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Check if the statement can be verified with evidence or data.