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

2. FACTS/EVIDENCE AND OPINIONS/CLAIMS

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

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

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

6. LOCATE a Fact
Dictionary
Map
Encyclopedia
Website
Book

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

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

9. Let’s Practice
Write facts about YOU!

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

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

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

13. TURN AND TALK…
DEFINE an opinion/claim.

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

15. Let’s Practice
Write your opinions!

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

17. 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.”

18. 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.”

19. 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…

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

21. 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

22. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29. 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.

32. RIGHT. That was an opinion
RIGHT! That was an opinion. You could not find that fact in a dictionary or reference book.
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33. Sorry, that was a FACT.
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34. THAT’S RIGHT! The sentence was a fact.
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35. 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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36. Sorry, try again.
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