Fact or Opinion?
A fact is a true statement.  Some facts never change.  But some facts can change. A fact that does change: A fact that can change: Tennessee is a state. This food is hot.
An opinion is a statement that  tells what someone thinks.  Opinions can also can change.
Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.
Fact  Every year except leap year has 365 days. Opinion
Oops!  That statement is a fact.
Correct!  That statement is a fact.
Fact  French fries taste better with ketchup. Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is an opinion.  It tells what someone thinks.
Correct!  That statement is an opinion.  It tells what someone thinks.
Fact  Maple, oak, and pine are types of trees. Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is a fact. OH…NUTS!
Correct!  That statement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!
Fact  The temperature outside is 20 degrees. Opinion
Correct!  That statement is a fact. Watch Out!  You’re getting hot!
OOPS!  That statement is a fact. Watch Out!  You’re getting cold!
Fact  Computers are the best invention ever! Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is an opinion … but I’d have to agree with it!
Correct!  That statement is an  opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!
Fact  I think I look terrible in orange. Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in  orange.
Correct!  That statement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in  orange.
Fact  Mother is working in the garden. Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is a fact. Get the idea?
Correct!  That statement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!
Pizza is the best tasting food. Fact  Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is an opinion.  It tells what  someone thinks. I think  burgers are  best.
Correct!  That statement is an opinion.  It tells what  someone thinks. I think  burgers are  best.
Fact  Soccer and tennis are both sports. Opinion
OOPS!  That statement is a fact.
Correct!  That statement is a fact.
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Fact and Opinion

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    A fact isa true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change. A fact that does change: A fact that can change: Tennessee is a state. This food is hot.
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    An opinion isa statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.
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    Can you tellif the following statements are facts or opinions? Let’s practice.
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    Fact Everyyear except leap year has 365 days. Opinion
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    Oops! Thatstatement is a fact.
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    Correct! Thatstatement is a fact.
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    Fact Frenchfries taste better with ketchup. Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.
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    Correct! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks.
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    Fact Maple,oak, and pine are types of trees. Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is a fact. OH…NUTS!
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    Correct! Thatstatement is a fact. You’re doing GREAT!
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    Fact Thetemperature outside is 20 degrees. Opinion
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    Correct! Thatstatement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting hot!
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is a fact. Watch Out! You’re getting cold!
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    Fact Computersare the best invention ever! Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is an opinion … but I’d have to agree with it!
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    Correct! Thatstatement is an opinion …and I’d have to agree with it!
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    Fact Ithink I look terrible in orange. Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.
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    Correct! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think you look marvelous in orange.
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    Fact Motheris working in the garden. Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is a fact. Get the idea?
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    Correct! Thatstatement is a fact. Now you’re getting the idea!
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    Pizza is thebest tasting food. Fact Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.
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    Correct! Thatstatement is an opinion. It tells what someone thinks. I think burgers are best.
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    Fact Soccerand tennis are both sports. Opinion
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    OOPS! Thatstatement is a fact.
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    Correct! Thatstatement is a fact.
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