Fact and Opinion

What is the difference between a fact and an opinon?

• A fact can be proven (shown to be true). An opinion cannot.

• An opinion can be proven (shown to be true), a fact cannot.

• Facts are found in newspapers, opinions are not.

• Facts and opinions are not different.

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How do we know that a fact is true?

• Many people believe it.

• Someone important or smart said it.

• I believe it, so it is true.

• There is evidence (proof) that shows it’s true.

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What words are clues that something might be an opinion?

• Think

• Feel

• Should / Should Not

• All of the above

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“Old journals and diaries tell us that many European settlers came to America to escape danger, hunger, and poverty. Others came to just to start a new life. Historical records show that some were even criminals, and were sent to the new world as punishment.” These sentences are examples of ...

• facts

• opinions

• facts and opinions

• sentences without facts or opinions

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Can facts be untrue?

• Yes, they can.

• Yes, facts are always untrue.

• No, if something is untrue, then it is not a fact.

• No, both facts and opinions are always true.

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“The aquarium is the best place to go when it is hot outside. It is air-conditioned, you can get ice-cream at the snack bar, and you can learn about animals while you cool down. It’s way better than the pool.” Which of the following statements is true about these sentences?

• These sentences are all opinions.

• These sentences are all facts.

• These sentences have facts and opinions.

• There are no facts or opinions in these sentences.

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Which of these statements is a fact?

• “It is not healthy for boys and girls to play together.”

• “Sharks have existed for millions of years.”

• “It is not safe to have dogs in schools.”

• “Computers are confusing and hard to use.”

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Which of these statements is an opinion?

• “There are more people in China than in any other country.”

• “In 20 years, I believe Brazilian music will be the most popular music on Earth.”

• “I think there are only 48 states in the USA.”

• “Elaine is allergic to sushi. She doesn’t feel good when she eats it.”

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There are more head and spinal injuries each year from cheerleading than all other sports combined.

• Fact

• Opinion

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Spitting in your hand before you pick up a baseball bat gives you good luck.

• Fact

• Opinion

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