Fact and Opinion

Which of these statements is a fact?

• “It is not healthy for boys and girls to play together.”

• “Sharks have existed for millions of years.”

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

• “Computers are confusing and hard to use.”

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Read the statements and identify the fact.

• Chocolate ice cream is the tastiest.

• All dogs enjoy swimming.

• Owning a pet invovles a lot of responsibility.

• Spring is the best season for taking walks.

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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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Which of these statements is an opinion?

• “There are more people in China than in any other country.”

• “In 20 years, I believe Brazilian music will be the most popular music on Earth.”

• “I think there are only 48 states in the USA.”

• “Elaine is allergic to sushi. She doesn’t feel good when she eats it.”

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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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There are more head and spinal injuries each year from cheerleading than all other sports combined.

• Fact

• Opinion

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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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Choose the fact.

• Chocolate candy is the best desert.
• Everyone should eat peanut butter.
• George Washington was the first president of the United States

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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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“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

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