Author's Purpose and Fact vs Opinion

Vegetables are the best food to eat since they are filled with vitamins you need to grow.

• fact

• opinion

Briahna's new hairstyle makes her look prettier.

• Fact

• Opinion

The first day of a new school year is terrible.

• Fact

• Opinion

Summer break is too short.

• Fact

• Opinion

Nike is a company that makes the best shoes in the world.

• Fact

• Opinion

What is a fact?

• Your thoughts on something.

• Something you can prove. 

What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove. 

• Someone's thoughts on a topic. 

What is the author's purpose if a text is written to inform the reader about the benefits of recycling?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To express

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Cats are the cutest animals.

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

Identify the author's purpose: The article provides detailed instructions on how to bake a cake.

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To express