Facts, Opinions, and Assertions

What is the definition of a fact or factual claim?

• A statement that can be verified (can be proven); are supported by factual, verifiable information such as statistics, specific examples, and personal observations.

• A person’s judgment or personal belief. It may be supported with factual evidence, but it cannot be proven.

• A claim that is believed to be true by most people but cannot be backed up by facts or observations

What is the definition of an assertion or commonplace assertion?

• A statement that can be verified (can be proven); are supported by factual, verifiable information such as statistics, specific examples, and personal observations.

• A person’s judgment or personal belief. It may be supported with factual evidence, but it cannot be proven.

• A claim that is believed to be true by most people but cannot be backed up by facts or observations

What is the definition of an opinion?

• A statement that can be verified (can be proven); are supported by factual, verifiable information such as statistics, specific examples, and personal observations.

• A person’s judgment or personal belief. It may be supported with factual evidence, but it cannot be proven.

• A claim that is believed to be true by most people but cannot be backed up by facts or observations

Milk is good for you.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion

45% of middle school students walk to school.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion

Fortnite is better than PUBG.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion

Which statement includes an opinion?

• A regular Takis serving is 12 pieces. One serving is 135 calories and contains 7 grams of fat. Takis are distributed by Barcel USA in the United States. There are five flavors of Takis available today.

• A regular Takis serving is 12 pieces. One serving is 135 calories and contains 7 grams of fat. Takis are distributed by Barcel USA in the United States. Takis are the best snack food you can buy.

• A regular Takis serving is 12 pieces. One serving is 135 calories and contains 7 grams of fat. Takis are distributed by Barcel USA in the United States. Takis are sold across the country and are popular with kids.

Earth is the center of the universe.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion

Texans love football.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion

Adams Middle School is the best middle school in Grand Prairie.

• Fact

• Opinion

• Assertion