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 proof, or evidence 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
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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.
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Opinion

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

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

9. A FACT can be proven to be true.
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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