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Fact and Opinion. 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. Deciding if a sentence is a Fact.
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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.
Deciding if a sentence is a Fact • If you can find proof, or evidence for a sentence, then it is a FACT.
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 Slide
Rabbits ARE Mammals • You could look in a dictionary or encyclopedia, and find PROOF that the sentence states a fact.
You decide - Fact or Opinion • Elephants have four legs. Go On Opinion Fact
You decide - Fact or Opinion • Black is the best color for a dog. Go On Opinion Fact
You decide - Fact or Opinion • Many people have dogs for pets. GoOn Opinion Fact
Remember: A FACT can be proven to be true. An OPINION is what someone believes -it cannot be proven true or false.
RIGHT!!That was an OpinionYou could not find that fact in a dictionary or reference book Go Back
Sorry, that was a FACT. Go Back
That’s Right!! The sentences are facts. You can prove these sentences are TRUE by using an encyclopedia, a dictionary, or your own experience. GO Back
Sorry, try again. Go Back