Fact, Opinion, and Bias

Something that can be proven is called?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Plot

• Biography

McDonalds sells  hamburgers and french fries.
Is this sentence a fact or an opinion

• fact

• opinion

Justin Bieber deserved to win the Grammy for best new artist.

• Fact 

• Opinion

The Hurricanes won 6-0 last weekend.

• Fact

• Opinion

Every creature on Earth deserves a chance at life. Unfortunately, many animals do not have a loving, caring place to call home. Although their original owners may not want them, a new home will make all the difference in the world. A snuggly, warm kitten or a friendly, active dog could be just the touch to make your house a home. These wonderful animals make great companions and ask little in return. You should open your heart and your home to these beautiful little rays of sunshine. You will not regret it.

This description of pets currently up for adoption was written by the shelter's owner.

Which words reveal the writer's positive bias?

• "wonderful," "snuggly," and "beautiful"

• "chance," "original," and "difference"

• "home," "rays," and "Unfortunately"

• "creature," "Earth," and "companions"

What is a fact?

• A statement that can be proven with evidence

• A view or judgement formed about something

• a positive idea or feeling that a word creates

• a negative idea or feeling that a word creates

__________ is a preconceived opinion or judgment about something.

• objective

• subjective

• bias

Which sentence states a fact?

• The store offered gym clothes that anyone would be happy to own.

• The store is open from 3-6 p.m.

• Choir students love working at the store.

• Buying school supplies is a fun way to get ready for school to start.

The best country in the world to live in is New Zealand.

• fact

• opinion

what is a fact? 

• how someone thinks or feels

• Something that can be proven