Fact and Opinion

Fact and Opinion

Grade 6

Open Ended

Why is it important to tell the difference between facts and opinions?

Learning intentions

Students will recognize the difference between fact and opinion statements.

Success Criteria

• find facts and opinions in a written sentence.

• provide examples of facts and opinions

• practice distinguishing facts from opinions

Video Time

Fact

a truth verifiable from experience or observation

Opinion

a belief or judgement that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty

Multiple Select

Dogs have been companions to humans for thousands of years.

• fact

• opinion

Multiple Select

In 1993, the United Nations declared March 22nd World Water Day.​

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Select

I think access to clean water should be a human right.​

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Select

General Motors is one the three largest American car makers.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Select

English bulldogs are the most intelligent, loyal, and happy dog breeds.

• Fact

• Opinion

Open Ended

What parts of this quote are facts?

" The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another's , smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises"