Fact v Opinion GN

What is an opinion?

• A statement that expresses a belief, idea, or emotion that is not provable

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A scientific fact

• A law of nature

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Opinions are ________, meaning the truth depends on the person's own perception rather than an objective truth.

• subjective

• objective

• universal

• absolute

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CCSS.L.3.1A

The validity of opinions can be proven one way or another.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an opinion?

• It can be expressed and defended

• It can be proven as true or false

• It can be supported by evidence

• It is subjective

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Fill in the blank: Opinions can be general, like a ________ or attitude on a certain subject.

• public opinion

• scientific fact

• historical event

• mathematical formula

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CCSS.L.3.1A

You can make your own list of opinions.

• Yes, you can make your own list of opinions.

• No, you cannot make your own list of opinions.

• Only teachers can make a list of opinions.

• You need special permission to make a list of opinions.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 'Columbus Day should not be a holiday in the United States anymore.'

• Opinion

• Fact

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 'Abraham Lincoln was a great man, and he was the best president of the United States.'

• Opinion

• Fact

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 'Paris is the most beautiful city in the world.'

• Opinion

• Fact

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 'Dogs are the best pets because they are the most loyal.'

• Opinion

• Fact

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D