Facts and Opinions Assessment

The video tutorial introduces a writing prompt about favorite holidays and explains the difference between facts and opinions. It provides examples of each and guides students on how to distinguish between them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of supporting opinions with facts and concludes with instructions for the next activity.

What is the main activity discussed in the introduction?

• Writing about a favorite holiday

• Solving math problems

• Reading a book

• Drawing a picture

Why is writing about your favorite holiday considered an opinion?

• Because it is based on personal feelings

• Because everyone has the same favorite holiday

• Because it is a scientific fact

• Because it is a universal truth

What is a fact?

• An idea that cannot be verified

• A belief that varies from person to person

• A feeling about something

• A statement that can be proven true

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• Dogs are the greatest animals

• My socks don't match

• I love chocolate

• Summer is the best season

How can you verify a fact?

• By assuming it's true

• By asking a friend

• By checking multiple sources

• By guessing

What is an opinion?

• A proven fact

• A belief about something

• A statement that is always true

• A scientific theory

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

• Water boils at 100°C

• The earth is round

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor

• The sun rises in the east

How can you tell if a statement is an opinion?

• It reflects personal beliefs or feelings

• It is stated in a textbook

• It is a universal truth

• It can be proven true

What should you do when sharing an opinion?

• Support it with facts

• State it without explanation

• Ignore other viewpoints

• Assume everyone agrees

Why is it important to support opinions with facts?

• To make them seem like facts

• To make them sound more interesting

• To help others understand your point of view

• To confuse the listener