1. Fact & Opinion

2. A FACT is a statement that can be proven true. FACT: A penguin is a bird.

3. An OPINION is how someone feels, thinks, or reacts to something. An opinion cannot be proven. OPINION: Everyone should have their own penguin.

4. Some words in an opinion will try to trick you into believing that it is a fact. Here are some examples:

5. Evaluating information

6. It’s your turn…

7. Penguins should be in zoos where more people can see them. Fact or Opinion? Fact Opinion

8. Penguins are birds with black and white feathers and a funny waddle. Fact or Opinion? OpinionFact

9. Penguins are very friendly animals. Fact Fact or Opinion? Opinion

10. The only time penguins are airborne is when they leap out of the water. FactOpinion Fact or Opinion?

11. FactOpinion Fact or Opinion? Penguins spend a lot of time dealing with temperature.

12. FactOpinion Fact or Opinion? Penguins have a layer of blubber just like whales.

13. Penguins are the cutest of all animals. Fact Fact or Opinion? Opinion

14. FactOpinion Fact or Opinion? Penguins are monogamous. (meaning that mate with only one other penguin)

15. Penguins make good pets. Fact Fact or Opinion? Opinion

16. Correct! While many zoos and aquariums have penguin habitats for the public to view, it is an individual opinion that they should have them.

17. Correct! While many zoos and aquariums have penguin habitats for the public to view, it is an individual opinion that they should have them.

18. Correct! Information about the physical qualities of penguins can be verified in the encyclopedia, making this a factual statement.

19. Incorrect! Information about the physical qualities of penguins can be verified in the encyclopedia, making this a factual statement.

20. Correct! Whether or not penguins are friendly animals cannot be verified in any written source. This is someone’s personal opinion.

21. Incorrect! While most people might agree that penguins are adorable animals, it is still a matter of opinion.

22. Correct! Because penguins do not have hollow bones, they cannot fly like other birds. The closest they come to flying is when they are propelling themselves through the water.

23. Incorrect! Because penguins do not have hollow bones, they cannot fly like other birds. The closest they come to flying is when they are propelling themselves through the water.

24. Correct! Penguins are warm-blooded animals with an internal temperature slightly higher than humans. Regulating their body temperature is a constant concern for them.

25. Incorrect! Penguins are warm-blooded animals with an internal temperature slightly higher than humans. It is a verifiable fact that they are constantly working to maintain a normal body temperature.

26. Correct! Penguins have a thick layer of blubber under their skin, a fat layer that mainly acts as a food reserve and contributes little to insulation.

27. Incorrect! Penguins have a thick layer of blubber under their skin, a fat layer that mainly acts as a food reserve and contributes little to insulation. This information can be verified in an encyclopedia.

28. Correct! While most people would agree that penguins are adorable birds, it is still a matter of opinion to say that they are the cutest animals.

29. Incorrect! While most people would agree that penguins are adorable birds, it is still a matter of opinion to say that they are the cutest animals.

30. Correct! It is true that most penguin species are monogamous (one male breeds with one female during a mating season). This information can be verified in an encyclopedia.

31. Incorrect! It is true that most penguin species are monogamous (one male breeds with one female during a mating season). This information can be verified in an encyclopedia.

32. Incorrect! Penguins need a particular climate in order to thrive and might not make the best pets for this reason. They might or might not make good pets if the climate were to their liking. Either way, this is an opinion.

33. Correct! Penguins need a particular climate in order to thrive and might not make the best pets for this reason. They might or might not make good pets if the climate were to their liking. Either way, this is an opinion.

34. Arkansas Library Media Frameworks Grades (5-8) Strand: Inquiry Standard 2: Evaluate Use criteria such as validity, currency, accuracy, authority, and scope to determine appropriate resources I.2.5.1, I.2.6.1, I.2.7.1