FACTS AND OPINION

1. FACTS AND
OPINION

2. FACTS
A fact is a statement that
can be proven to be true
by the use of evidence.
Factual statements that
can be proven by reliable
information such as
scientific law, history
books and others.

3. EXAMPLES:
1. Dogs are mammals.
2. Mount Everest is the
tallest mountain on
Earth.
3. Mars, Jupiter, and
Neptune are planets.
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4. OPINION
Opinions, unlike
facts, are neither true
nor false. An opinion
can express a belief,
attitude,value, judgment,
or feeling.

5. EXAMPLES:
1. Dogs are the best
mammals in existence.
2. My trip to Mount Everest
almost killed me.
3. Everyone should study
astronomy.
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6. FACTS
Is objective
Is discovered
States reality
Can be verified
Is presented with unbiased words

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IDENTIFYING
UNBIASED
WORDS
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8. • As indicated by
• Observes
• Shows
• Demonstrates
• Based on
• Presents
• Finds
Here are words to look for when determining
whether something is a fact or opinion:
• Describes
• Reports
• Studies
• Determines
• Indicates
• Notes
• According to

9. OPINION
Is subjective
Is created
Interprets reality
Cannot be verified
Is presented with biased words

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IDENTIFYING
BIASED
WORDS
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11. • Never
• Always
• Best
• Worst
• Most
• Least
• Must (not)
Here are words to look for when determining
whether something is a fact or opinion:
• Should (not)
• Probably
• Good
• Bad
• Believe
• Fun
• Favorite

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STRATEGIES IN
DISTINGUISHING
FACTS AND
OPINION
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13. 1.Watch for opinion masked as
facts.
2.Value or Judgment words often
signal an opinion.
3.Look for words like “should” or
“ought to”.
It is also important to know how to distinguish
between them when reading literature. Let’s
look at some helpful strategies:
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15. 1.I have a husband and two children.
2.Pitbulls are the most dangerous
dogs alive.
3.Ostriches do not hide their head in
the sand.
4.There is nothing like an ice-cold
bottle of Coke to satisfy a thirst!
5.Your heart plumps blood through
your body.

16. Thank you
for
listening!