Fact and Opinion

Which answer best describes an opinion?

• A statement that questions something.

• A statement describing something.

• A statement that includes a view or judgement about something.

• A statement that is proved to be true.

Which answer best describes a fact?

• A statement describing something that is proved to be true.

• A statement questioning something.

• A statement that compares something.

• A statement that describes something you think is true.

Which statement is a fact?

• Winter is the best season.

• Snowball fights are fun.

• December is in the winter.

• Christmas is my favorite holiday.

Which statement is an opinion?

• Summer is the best season.

• Fourth of July is in the summer.

• The weather is warm in the summer.

• There is no school in the summer.

Which statement is a fact?

• Flower's are pretty.

• I don't like bees.

• Spring is the best season.

• April is in the spring.

Which statement is an opinion?

• Tree's have leaves.

• The colors of leaves in the fall are pretty.

• There are 4 seasons.

• There are more thunderstorms in the summer than in the winter.

Write one fact and one opinion statement about one of the topics below:

1. the ocean

2. school

3. music

4. sports

Write one fact and one opinion statement about one of the topics below:

1. a sibling

2. your pet

3. a holiday

4. your favorite food

What is your level of understanding on facts and opinions?

• Great! I know the difference between the two and can identify them/create my own.

• Good! I have a pretty good understanding on the difference between a fact and an opinion.

• I'm feeling ok, I struggle with understanding the difference between a fact and an opinion.

• Not so great, I don't really understand the difference between a fact and an opinion and I need more practice.