1. Fact and Opinion

2. Sometimes it is hard to tell the
difference between sentences that
are facts and sentences that are
fiction.
• A FACT can be proven to be true.
• An OPINION is what someone
believes -it cannot be proven true
or false.

3. Deciding if a sentence is a Fact
• If you can find proofproof, or
evidenceevidence for a sentence, then it
is a FACT.

4. Look at these sentences:
• 1. Rabbits are mammals.
• 2. George Washington was the first
president of the United States.
• 3. The earth orbits the sun.
• 4. There are books in the library
Does the Author want you to believe that
these sentences are facts?
YES No Next
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5. Rabbits ARE Mammals
• You could look in a dictionary or
encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the
sentence states a fact.

6. You decide - Fact or Opinion
• Elephants have four legs.
Fact Opinion Go On

7. You decide - Fact or Opinion
• Black is the best color for a dog.
Fact Opinion Go On

8. You decide - Fact or Opinion
• Many people have dogs for pets.
Fact Opinion Go On

9. Remember:
A FACT can be proven to be
true.
An OPINION is what
someone believes -it cannot
be proven true or false.

10. The End

12. RIGHT!!
That was an Opinion
You could not find that fact in a
dictionary or reference book
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13. Sorry, that was a FACT.
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14. That’s Right!
The sentence was a FACT.
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15. That’s Right!!
The sentences are facts. You can
prove these sentences are TRUE by
using an encyclopedia, a dictionary,
or your own experience.
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16. Sorry, try again.
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