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Fact and Opinion. Which one is REALLY real? . Think About It. Have you ever told someone your pet’s name or the name of your school? If so, you were telling FACTS . A fact tells something that can be PROVED . If you say, “I had a math test today,” you are telling a fact.
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Fact and Opinion Which one is REALLY real?
Think About It Have you ever told someone your pet’s name or the name of your school? If so, you were telling FACTS. A fact tells something that can be PROVED. If you say, “I had a math test today,” you are telling a fact. Write one fact about your bedroom.
This one is different! Have you ever told someone about something you like? If so, you were telling an OPINION. An opinion tells something you think or believe. An opinion CANNOT be proved. If you say, “I like the movie Gnomia and Juliet,” you are expressing an opinion. Write one opinion about your bedroom.
Who can tell me…. • A fact about an animal? • An opinion about that animal? • A fact about a sport? • An opinion about that sport?
See if you can tell facts from opinions Cheng is the funniest kid ever! He tells the best jokes. We have been friends since first grade. We live near each other. I will never have a better friend than Cheng. Oooo! Can you tell the difference?
Let’s Work It Out Cheng is the funniest kid ever! Can this be proved? He tells the best jokes. Can this be proved? We have been friends since first grade. Can this be proved? We live near each other. Can this be proved? I will never have a better friend than Cheng. Can this be proved?
Now Let’s Practice! David was a great brother. Mae felt sorry for him. First someone took his bike from the park. Then he got sick for three days. No one could have had a worse week than David. “I think you are worried,” said Mae. “Is something wrong at school?” “Nothing could be more horrible. I failed my math test,” said David. “Failed!” Mae said. “Shh!” said David. “I don’t need the whole world to know.”
Fact or Opinion? Which of these is a fact? • David was a great brother. • Someone took David’s bike from the park • Nothing could be more horrible. • No one could have a worse week than David.
Fact or Opinion? Which clue word signals an opinion? • Worse • Think • Great • best
Fact or Opinion Which of these tells that someone thinks or feels? • “Is something wrong at school?” • “I think you are worried.” • “I failed my math test.” • “Failed!”
Fact or Opinion? Which of these can be proved? • David got sick for three days. • David was a great brother. • No one could have had a worse week than David. • Nothing could be more horrible.
The story continues… Mae hugged her brother. “You are the best student ever,” she said. “What happened?” “Mrs. Boros has been teaching lots of new things. I missed a lot when I was sick.” “You should talk to her,” Mae said. “She might let you take the test again.” “Do you think so?” David asked, almost smiling. “She once let me take a test twice. She is the most understanding teacher.” “I am so glad I talked to you!” David said. You are the nicest sister.”
Which of these can be proved? • A. David is the best student ever. • B. Mae is the nicest sister. • C. Mae hugged her brother. • D. Mrs. Barros is the most understanding teacher.
Which clue word tells an opinion about Mrs. Barros? • A. always • B. think • C. most • D. seem
Which of these tells what someone thinks or feels? • A. “Mrs. Barros has been teaching lots of new things.” • B. “I am so glad I talked to you!” • C. “She once let me take a test twice.” • D. “I missed a lot when I was sick.”
Which of these tells a fact? • A. “You are the best student ever.” • B. “She once let me take a test twice.” • C. “I am so glad I talked to you!” • D. “She is the most understanding teacher.”
