12/6 ELA Flashback (fact/opionion)

What is an opinion?

• A statement that someone believes or thinks

• An oreo cookie

Sharks have more than 100 teeth.

• Fact
• Opinion

The first day of a new school year is terrible.

• Fact
• Opinion

Apples, peaches, and oranges are healthy foods for everyone to eat.

• Fact
• Opinion

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the month of November.

• Fact 
• Opinion

Reading is the most important subject in school.

• Fact
• Opinion

Giraffes are really interesting animals.

• Fact
• Opinion

What is a fact?

• Your thoughts on something.
• Something you can prove. 

What is an opinion?

• Something you can prove. 
• Someone's thoughts on a topic. 

An opinion does not have any _________

• Proof

• Feelings

• Emotions