Facts and Opinions

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What is a statement that can be proven?

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Fact

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A statement that cannot be proven, expresses a person’s beliefs, feelings, or thoughts.

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Opinion

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Supported or proven by evidence.

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Substantiated

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Main point the author is making.

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Central Idea

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Words taken verbatim (exactly) from a source or a person have these marks around them...

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Quotation Marks

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What do we call the evidence that supports a fact?

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Substantiation

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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To indicate that the words are taken directly from a source.

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What is an example of a fact?

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

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What is an example of an opinion?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.