Opinion and Fact

Mrs. Giaccio's dog, Nyx, just had her first birthday!

• Fact

• Opinion

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

• True

• False

Everyone should play a sport. Which word makes this statement an opinion?

• Sport

• play

• should

• Everyone

“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

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.

Which of these statements is a fact?

• "It is better to have a sibling than to be an only child."

• “Sharks have existed for millions of years.”

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

• “Computers are confusing and hard to use.”

Everyone should try hard in school.

• Fact

• Opinion

Soccer is the most exciting sport.

• Fact

• Opinion

Julia has one sister.

• fact

• opinion

Hawaii is the prettiest place on Earth.

• fact

• opinion