.

2.  A fact is a statement known to be
true or something that can be
checked or proven.
Monkeys are
mammals.
Mercury is the
planet closest
to the sun.

3.  Every year except leap year has 365 days.
 (FACT)
 The leaves of growing plants are usually green.
 (FACT)

4.  An opinion is a statement that expresses a
personal judgment, feeling, or belief.
Opinions cannot be checked and proven to be
true. Often opinions contain judgment words
like believe, best, better, worse, should and
probably.
She is the
coolest girl in
school!
Bananas are
the best fruit on
a summer day.

5.  All people read books. (Opinion)
 Computers are the best invention
ever! (OPINION)

6.  The ability to distinguish between
fact and opinion can make you a
better judge of the information that
you read, hear and use.

7.  The ability to distinguish between
fact and opinion can make you a
better judge of the information that
you read, hear and use.