Fact and Opinion What is a Fact A

Fact and Opinion

What is a Fact? A fact is something that exists. It is provable, observable, or measurable.

What is an Opinion? An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

Words That Signal Facts Numbers Statistics Verified Document Eyewitness Record Prove Photographs

Words That Signal Opinions Good/bad Believe Think Always Never Might Should Guess Interpretation Point of View

Now it’s your turn…

Fact or Opinion The Grand Canyon is the most scenic site in the United States. Answer: Opinion

Fact or Opinion Scientists have discovered how to clone sheep. Answer: Fact

Fact or Opinion Nobody likes to wear polyester suits. Answer: Opinion

Fact or Opinion Everyone knows reading is an important skill that is vital in many careers. Answer: Opinion

Fact or Opinion Snakes are creepy animals and do not make good pets. Answer: Opinion

Fact or Opinion Insects have three body parts. Answer: Fact

Fact or Opinion Harry Potter is the most fascinating protagonist in all of literature. Answer: Opinion

Fact or Opinion J. K. Rowling wrote the outline for Harry Potter on napkins in a coffee shop. Answer: Fact

Fact or Opinion All students should be required to take a foreign language in high school. Answer: Opinion

Read the following paragraph. Circle the facts and underline the opinions. Cats make the best pets. Domestic or house cats were originally produced by crossbreeding several varieties of wild cats. They were used in ancient Egypt to catch rats and mice. Today they are still the most useful domestic animal.

Read the following paragraph. Circle the facts and underline the opinions. It is bad luck for a black cat to cross your path. This is one of the many legends about cats. In ancient Egypt, for example, cats were considered sacred, and often were buried with their masters. However, during the Middle Ages, cats often were killed for taking part in “evil deeds. ” It is obvious that cats breed bad luck. Don’t get one!

Write Five Facts… 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Write Five Opinions…

Congratulations! You are now Fact/Opinion Certified.

It’s a fact!!!!!

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