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Welcome to this IRSC Adult Education Live Virtual Lesson Diana Lenartiene, Ed. S. moderator/instructor

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Fact or Opinion?

Definition of Fact According to the Free Dictionary, fact can be defined one of four ways. Firstly, a fact can be a statement about information obtained from real occurrences. A fact can also be something that has been demonstrated to exist. If something can be verified as true from observation and experience, then it is also called a fact. Facts, therefore, are true. In fact, the word "fact" derives from the Latin word "factum" which means something done.

Definition of Fiction, according to the Free Dictionary, is a pretense or creation which has been invented, or something which is a lie. Fiction writers create literary works which are not entirely based on fact, or not based on fact at all. Fiction also refers to the category of literature that has been created by an inventor's creative imagination. Fiction, therefore, is made-up and not true. The word "fiction" is derived from the Latin verb "fingere", which means "to form".

We will now watch a video from Discovery School about fact and opinion

Checking Facts and Identifying Fiction When presented with a written or verbal statement that may contain facts, may be fiction, or may contain a mixture of both, you should check reference material to sort what is verifiable from what is unverifiable (or the truth from the lies). Useful reference resources that are trustworthy are textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries or reputable websites.

Recognizing Fact and Fiction Although a commentator can sound knowledgeable on an issue and her reasoning seems sound, critical thinking skills can be used to break down her argument into fact and fiction. In this case, fiction refers to the commentator's opinion. For example, if she said that apples are fruits, this would be a fact. If she said "An apple a day keeps the doctor away", this would be a statement of opinion and a fiction, as eating an apple everyday has not been verified to prevent medical issues.

We will now watch a video which explains how to decide Whether we are reading facts or opinions.

Fact or Opinion?

A FACT is a statement that can be proven true. FACT: La. Vergne Lake Elementary is a new school.

An OPINION is how someone feels, thinks, or reacts to something. An opinion cannot be proven. OPINION: La. Vergne Lake Elementary is a beautiful school!

Some words in an opinion will try to trick you into believing that it is a fact. Here are some examples:

Everyone loves chocolate. I believe that there’s no better place to vacation than in the mountains. I think the main character in that movie is funny.

You’re the best reader in the class. It seems that some people study harder than others. That’s the worst food I’ve ever tasted.

Dogs are better than cats. All children should eat their vegetables.

We will now view a video With practice on fact and opinion

Fact or Opinion? High School Musical is a great movie!

Fact or Opinion? Zac Efron plays Troy Bolton and Vanessa Hudgens plays Gabriella Montez in Disney’s High School Musical and High School Musical 2.

Fact or Opinion? Ashley Tisdale, who plays Sharpay, is the best actress in the movie.

Fact or Opinion? Corbin Bleu looks great when he wears the color yellow!

Fact or Opinion? Chad, played by Corbin Bleu, is friends with Taylor, played by Monique Coleman in High School Musical.

Fact or Opinion? Troy and Chad both play basketball for the Wildcats in the movie.

Fact or Opinion? Troy Bolton, played by Zac Efron, is the cutest boy in the school!

Fact or Opinion? Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel) are brother and sister in the High School Musical movies.

Fact or Opinion? Troy and Gabriella are a better singing pair than Sharpay and Ryan.

Fact or Opinion? Everyone would enjoy attending East High.

Label each statement F (fact) or O (opinion). 1. Sacagawea is the most important woman in American history. 2. Gravity pulls anything at or near Earth's surface toward the center of the planet. 3. The U. S. Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787. 4. Trying to graduate from college in three years instead of four isn't a good idea for anyone. 5. Groundhog Day is always celebrated on February 2.

How did you do? Answers O F F O F

What have we learned? • There are two types of written material, facts and opinions when working with non-fiction sources. • Facts are information which can be proven. • Opinions are how the writer feels about a subject. They may show bias. • As a reader, we must develop our skills to recognize when material is factual and when it is the author’s opinion.

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If you still have questions, please contact me at: dlenarti@irsc. edu Thank you for viewing this presentation. Diana Lenartiene, IRSC ABE Instructor