Fact and Opinion

A fact is...

• something that can be proven

• something you feel

• something that is always right

• something you wonder

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An opinion is...

• something that is always false

• a feeling or belief

• something that is wrong

• something that is always right

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Words that signal an opinion statement are...

• think

• feel

• believe

• some people say

• good/bad/best/worst

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A factual statement might be identified by...

• numbers or data

• time or dates

• cited sources

• first-hand accounts

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How can you differentiate (tell the difference) between statements of fact and opinion?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6