LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE Students will use signal words of fact/evidence and opinions/claims to discuss key points about access to clean water.

FACTS/EVIDENCE AND OPINIONS/CLAIMS

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

TWO Qualities of Facts A fact has evidence, or proof. A fact can be observed.

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

LOCATE a Fact Dictionary Map Encyclopedia Website Book

TURN AND TALK… DEFINE fact/evidence. Where can you find facts/evidence?

Show WHAT YOU KNOW IDENTIFY one location where you can find a fact/evidence?

Let’s Practice Write facts about YOU!

Define an Opinion An opinion is a statement that shows what a person thinks, feels, or believes.

TWO Qualities of An Opinion An opinion has a personal belief, or a claim. An opinion can’t be proved.

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

TURN AND TALK… DEFINE an opinion/claim.

Show what you know LIST one quality of an opinion/claim.

Let’s Practice Write your opinions!

How do you tell the difference? SO… How do you tell the difference?

ASK QUESTIONS… Is the statement true? Can the statement be proved? A statement is a FACT when you answer YES to: Is the statement true? Can the statement be proved? “Water boils at 212 degrees.”

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.”

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…

Let’s Practice FACT Paste your signal words to the fact/evidence OR opinion/claim poster in the front of the room. FACT

THINK-PAIR-SHARE… Are these facts or opinions? Show me your card… Next 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… Next Slide

Think-pair-share Are these facts or opinions? Hold up your card… Next I believe the United States has the best weather. You should help people in need. Are these facts or opinions? Hold up your card… Next Slide

You decide—Fact oR Opinion 1% of the world’s water is drinkable. Fact Opinion Go On

You decide—Fact or Opinion Ethiopia is in Africa. Fact Opinion Go On

You decide—Fact or Opinion I think access to clean water should be a human right. Fact Opinion Go On

You decide—Fact or Opinion I believe that everyone should have clean water. Fact Opinion Go On

You decide—Fact or Opinion In 1993, the United Nations declared March 22nd World Water Day. Fact Opinion Go On

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

Small Group Interactive Activity Instructions: In your group of three… First, read each statement aloud. Then discuss with your group: Is the statement a fact or an opinion? How do you know? Finally, check the Fact or Opinion box.

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

Sorry, that was a FACT. Go Back

THAT’S RIGHT! The sentence was a fact. Go Back

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

Sorry, try again. Go Back