Fact and Opinion

A fact is a statement that is true and can be verified objectively, or proven.

• True
• False

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An opinion, however, is a statement that holds an element of belief; it tells how someone feels. 

• True
• False

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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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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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Earth is a planet where plants and animals can live.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Earth is the greatest planet because it has plants and animals.

• FACT
• OPINION

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Chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.

• FACT
• OPINION

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We went swimming in the pool.

• FACT
• OPINION

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