Fact vs. Opinion

What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove. 
• Someone's thoughts on a topic. 

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CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

What is a fact?

• Your thoughts on something.
• Something you can prove. 

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CCSS.RI.4.3

Computer games quickly become boring.

• Fact
• Opinion

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CCSS.W.4.1A

Sharks are scary ocean animals.

• fact 
• opinion

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CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

Which of the following is a fact?

•  I received a 98% on the reading test
• Gary Paulsen is my favorite author.
•  I'm the smartest student in the 11th grade
• Reading is very easy

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CCSS.RI.4.1

 Which of the following sentences is an opinion?

• High School Musical is The best
• Shaq played for the Miami Heat
• We all Live on Earth

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CCSS.W.4.1A

Soda contains acid and sugar that can harm your teeth

• Fact 
• Opinion

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Wearing T-shirts is the best.

• Fact
• Opinion 

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

Atlanta is the capital of Georgia

• True
• False

Obama was the best president the USA has ever had.

• Fact
• Opinion

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CCSS.RI.6.6