This document discusses the difference between facts and opinions. It states that a fact can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief that cannot be proven or disproven. Several examples of facts are provided, such as "Rabbits are mammals" and "The earth orbits the sun." Readers are asked to determine whether given statements are facts or opinions and are provided feedback. The document emphasizes that a fact can be proven through evidence found in references.

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 proofproof, or
evidenceevidence 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
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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.
Fact Opinion Go On

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

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

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

12. RIGHT!!
That was an Opinion
You could not find that fact in a
dictionary or reference book
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13. Sorry, that was a FACT.
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14. That’s Right!
The sentence was a FACT.
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15. That’s Right!!
The sentences are facts. You can
prove these sentences are TRUE by
using an encyclopedia, a dictionary,
or your own experience.
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16. Sorry, try again.
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