Fact vs Opinion Fact Opinion Can by proven

Fact vs. Opinion

Fact Opinion �Can by proven by �What you think or feel doing research and cannot be proven.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 1. The fastest land dwelling creature is the Cheetah.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 2. Michael Jordan has a career average of 30. 4 points per game.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 3. George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 4. The ugliest sea creature is the manatee.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 5. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 6. There seems to be too much standardized testing in public schools.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 7. Prison is one of the worst places on the planet.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 8. People under the age of 18 should be allowed to vote.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 9. Students have a lot harder time in school than the teachers.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 10. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King won eleven Oscars (Academy Awards).

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 11. Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 12. The television show The Simpsons is just not as funny as it used to be.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 13. Diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 14. Mc. Donalds sells more hamburgers than any other restaurant chain in the world.

Is the statement a fact or opinion? � 15. The more money someone has the more successful they are.

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Convince Me Game! �In groups, your team must work together for 15 to 20 minutes to come up with the best reason why the class should award your group the prize. Reasons can be serious or playful. �Elect someone to be the recorder (they write down the main arguments) �At the end you will present your arguments and then we will vote!

Groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Eli B. Sydne y Dana Alex Eli P. Micah Malia Mady Rylee Sam Kirstin Trevor Tyson Joe Coope Julian Sydnei r Morga Elijah n Josiah Conno r Halle