The document defines facts as true statements that can be proven with evidence or observation. Facts contain verifiable data and details like numbers, dates, and locations. Opinions are personal beliefs and judgments that cannot be proven true or false. The document provides examples of facts versus opinions and teaches techniques for identifying facts and opinions, such as looking for signal words and questioning whether a statement can be proven.

1. FACTS/EVIDENCE
AND
OPINIONS/CLAIMS

2. DEFINE A FACT?
•A fact is a true statement.

3. TWO QUALITIES OF FACTS
•A fact has evidence, or proof.
•A fact can be observed.

4. FACTS…
1. Contain data and research.
2. Include numbers, dates, and ages.
3. Can be proved through experiment or observation.

5. LOCATE A FACT
•Dictionary
•Map
•Encyclopedia
•Website
•Book

6. LET’S PRACTICE
Write facts about YOU!

7. DEFINE AN OPINION
• An opinion is a statement that shows what a
person thinks, feels, or believes.

8. TWO QUALITIES OF AN
OPINION
• An opinion has a personal belief, or a claim.
• An opinion can’t be proved.

9. OPINIONS/CLAIMS…
• Contain beliefs and thoughts.
• Have emotional language (should, best, and worst).
• Cannot be proved.

10. ASK QUESTIONS…
An OPINION statement is what someone believes.
•Is the statement a thought or feeling?
Answer: YES
•Can you prove it?
Answer: NO
“I think Air Jordans are the best shoes in the world.”

11. LOOK FOR SIGNAL WORDS!
Facts/Evidence
•On June 2 (specific date),
•In the year…
•According to…
•In the article,
•The author states,
•In the text,
Opinions/Claims
•I think…
•I believe…
•I feel…
•In my opinion…
•In my point of view…
•People should…

12. THINK-PAIR-SHARE…
1. The author states, “the sun is the biggest star.”
2. According to the calendar, this year is 2015.
Are these facts or opinions?
Show me your card…
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13. THINK-PAIR-SHARE
1. I believe the United States has the best weather.
2. You should help people in need.
Are these facts or opinions?
Hold up your card…
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14. Ethiopia is in Africa.
Fact Opinion Go On
YOU DECIDE—FACT OR OPINION

15. YOU DECIDE—FACT OR OPINION
I think access to clean water should be a human right.
Opinion Go On
Fact

16. YOU DECIDE—FACT OR OPINION
I believe that everyone should have clean water.
Fact Opinion Go On

17. YOU DECIDE—FACT OR OPINION
In 1993, the United Nations declared March 22nd World Water
Day.
Fact Opinion Go On

18. REMEMBER:
A FACT is a true statement.
An OPINION is what someone
believes—it cannot be proven true or
false.