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Fact and Opinion

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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Fact and Opinion

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  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 proof, or evidence 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 Slide

  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. Go On Opinion Fact

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

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

  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

  11. RIGHT!!That was an OpinionYou could not find that fact in a dictionary or reference book Go Back

  12. Sorry, that was a FACT. Go Back

  13. That’s Right!The sentence was a FACT. Go Back

  14. 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

  15. Sorry, try again. Go Back

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