Factual Claim vs. Common Assertion

Sharks are terrifying creatures.

• Fact
• Opinion

An opinion is--

• the lesson, message, or moral of a story
• a strong feeling, belief or thought
• something that can be proven with evidence
• a statement that does not require proof

A factual claim is---

• a statement that can be proven true or false
• a personal belief, thought, or feeling about something
• a common theme in several texts
• a statement many people believe to be true but may not be true

A commonplace assertion is---

• a statement that can be proven from evidence
• a personal belief, thought, or opinion
• a statement many people assume to be true but is not necessarily
• a statement that can be proven false

Baseball is the best game ever played.

• Fact
• Opinion

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The largest amusement park is Disney World in Florida, which covers 28,000 acres.

• Fact
• Opinion

African elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants.

• Fact
• Opinion

The New York Yankees have won more World Series than any other professional baseball team.

• Fact
• Opinion

All statements below are factual claims except--

• Fisherman and naturalists are  seeing fewer great white sharks. 
• Today we know these...exquisite creatures. 
• ...nearly three-quarters of all victims survive...
• Some species of sharks have dropped by 80 percent. 

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Which statement is described as a commonplace assertion?

• A can of Coke contains 140 calories.
• Sugary sodas cause weight gain. 
• Pizza hut is the best!
• There are 24 hours in a day.