Fact vs Opinion

What is a fact?

• Something you can prove

• Your thoughts on something

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What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove

• Someone's thoughts on a topic

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Which statement is a fact?

• Sometimes the moon looks like a face when it is full.

• It would be fun to travel to the moon.

• It takes about 27 days for the moon to travel around the earth.

• Traveling to the moon would not be fun.

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Which statement could be verified as a fact?

• President elections happen every 4 years.

• Presidential candidates spend too much money.

• Many people vote for the wrong person.

• Our president is the best!

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Which statement is a fact?

• Distinguishing fact from opinion can be hard.

• Your homework is due on Sunday.

• It's going to be a great summer.

• Confidence is the most important thing in the world.

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Which sentence states an opinion?

• Boats cross the Pacific Ocean.

• After a volcano erupts the lava hardens into rock.

• Volcanic activity creates some of the most spectacular fireworks in nature!

• The ring of fire is a circle of volcanoes surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

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Which statement is a fact?

• Carrots are the best vegetable.

• Carrots are good in salads.

• Carrots contain important vitamins and minerals.

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Which sentence is an opinion?

• Hotel owners have changed through the years.

• Bears, raccoons and squirrels may be seen in this area.

• Countless people visit and love this location!

• Today this place has many hotels instead of trees.

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Which sentence states a fact?

• That store offers low priced clothes.

• The store is open from 3-6 p.m.

• My students love working at the store.

• Buying clothes is a fun way to get ready for the new school year.

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Which statement is an opinion?

• Tigers are beautiful animals.

• Tigers eat meat.

• Tigers are smaller than lions.

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