Facts, Opinions, and Commonplace Assertions

Expository Text Facts – statements that can be proven Mrs. Lahey graduated from The University of North Texas. My dad is over six feet tall. Elephants are the largest animals alive today that walk on earth. Write the definition of fact in your notes, and create two examples of facts with your partner. Must be: Measurable Observable Experienced Research Evidence Proven

Expository Text Opinions – statements that cannot be proven Cats are better than dogs. Brussel sprouts are disgusting. Cell phones are the greatest invention ever! Write the definition of opinion in your notes, and create two examples of opinions with your partner. Looks like: Feeling words “I think/believe” “Good/bad” “Best/worst” Can’t be proven Unmeasurable Can be argued

Expository Text Commonplace assertions – statements that most people believe, so they are generally accepted as fact; however, they cannot be proven and are actually just a commonly-held opinion Everybody loves chocolate. Puppies are adorable. Write the definition of commonplace assertion in your notes, and create two examples of commonplace assertions with your partner. Looks like: Absolutes (all, nothing, every, none, most, always, never) Often seen in stereotypes