1. Fact vs. Opinion Notes
Please take Cornell Notes on the following slides
The question will go on the left, the note on the right

2. What are Facts? Facts are statements that can be proven.
Facts may be true or false.
Examples
1. Statistically, women live longer than men.
2. Most buses weigh more than most cars.
3. There are ten inches in a foot (false).

3. What are Opinions? Opinions can be argued.
Opinions are statements that cannot be proven.
Opinions can be argued.
Opinions may be supported with facts.
Examples
1. Golf is boring.
2. Pizza is delicious.
3. Math is the hardest subject.

4. Are the following Facts or Opinions?
According to sales records, strawberry ice-cream is the worst selling of all flavors.
Therefore, we can conclude that strawberry is the least popular major ice-cream flavor.
This is because strawberry ice-cream does not taste as good as vanilla and chocolate.

5. Fact Vs. Opinion Practice
In the following video clip, find one fact and one opinion and then write them in your notes

6. What are some transition words for stating Facts/Opinions?
Not only ... but also
Moreover
As a matter of fact
As well as
Additionally
Likewise
Coupled with
Comparatively
In the same way
Correspondingly
Not to mention
Similarly
Equally important
Furthermore
By the same token
Also
For example
Equally
For instance
Identically

7. “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” -Albert Einstein Is this a fact or opinion?