2. A FACT is a statement that can be proven true. FACT: LaVergne Lake Elementary is a new school.

3. An OPINION is how someone feels, thinks, or reacts to something. An opinion cannot be proven. OPINION: LaVergne Lake Elementary is a beautiful school!

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

5. Everyone loves chocolate. I believe that there’s no better place to vacation than in the mountains. I think the main character in that movie is funny.

6. You’re the best reader in the class. It seems that some people study harder than others. That’s the worst food I’ve ever tasted.

7. Dogs are better than cats. All children should eat their vegetables.

8. Let’s try some!

9. Fact or Opinion? High School Musical is a great movie!

10. Fact or Opinion? Zac Efron plays Troy Bolton and Vanessa Hudgens plays Gabriella Montez in Disney’s High School Musical and High School Musical 2.

11. Fact or Opinion? Ashley Tisdale, who plays Sharpay, is the best actress in the movie.

12. Fact or Opinion? Corbin Bleu looks great when he wears the color yellow!

13. Fact or Opinion? Chad, played by Corbin Bleu, is friends with Taylor, played by Monique Coleman in High School Musical.

14. Fact or Opinion? Troy and Chad both play basketball for the Wildcats in the movie.

15. Fact or Opinion? Troy Bolton, played by Zac Efron, is the cutest boy in the school!

16. Fact or Opinion? Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel) are brother and sister in the High School Musical movies.

17. Fact or Opinion? Troy and Gabriella are a better singing pair than Sharpay and Ryan.

18. Fact or Opinion? Everyone would enjoy attending East High.

19. Your Turn! Quietly work with your table groups to come up with 5 facts and 5 opinions about High School Musical or High School Musical 2. Put all your names on the paper and turn it in when you’re finished!