Facts, Opinions, and Opinion Writing

An opinion is

• a statement that can be proved as true

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

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A fact is

• a person's thoughts or feelings on a topic

• a statement that can be proved as true

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Today is Tuesday

• Fact

• Opinion

Valentine's Day is the best holiday ever

• Fact

• Opinion

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October is when Halloween is

• Fact

• Opinion

The Bad Guys is the best book I've ever read

• Fact

• Opinion

Bluey is the best show ever

• Fact

• Opinion

The United States of America elects a president every four years

• Fact

• Opinion

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An opinion paper should have

• an introduction, three facts to support your opinion, and a conclusion

• an introduction, three or more reasons to support your opinion, and a conclusion

• an introduction and only your opinion because your opinion is right

What is the purpose of an opinion paper?

• to tell a story

• to tell others what you think and why

• to give directions on how to do something

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