Fact & Opinion

Fact & Opinion

(Review)

Does anyone know the difference?

Fact vs. Opinion

Fact

A piece of information that is always true and can be proven to be true by using evidence. It is not debatable or arguable... it just is.

Open Ended

What is an example of a fact?

Examples

• Buses weigh more than cars.

• Grass is green.

• There are 12 inches in one foot.

What can we use as Evidence?

• Dictionaries/Books

• Pictures

• Science Experiments

• Dependable internet sites.

• Sometimes, our own experiences

Multiple Choice

You can change a fact?

• True

• False

So, what is an Opinion?

• A view or judgement made that is not based on evidence or knowledge.

• They cannot be proven right or wrong.

• Something that someone feels.

Open Ended

What is an example of an opinion?

Examples

• Golf is boring

• Pizza tastes good

• Swimming is fun

Multiple Choice

You can change your opinion about something?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth tastes bad.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Chicken that has not been properly prepared and cooked may cause salmonella.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Zelda is the best video game EVER!

• Fact

• Opinion

Why do we care what is a Fact or an Opinion?

• When we are writing a persuasive essay, we need to know that we are arguing our OPINION. It is NOT a fact.

• Also, just in general, we want to make sure we do not take opinions in as facts.