1. Facts and Opinions Objective: I can distinguish FACTS From OPINION

2. What’s the difference? A FACT is a statement that can be proved true or false. FACTS often include statistical information such as numbers and historical events. An OPINION is a statement that tells what someone thinks or how someone feels. Clue words that signal opinions include Perhaps I think I believe, Maybe Possibly An OPINION cannot be proven.

3. For Example….. The car was blue with yellow polka dots. FACT The San Diego Chargers are the best team in football. OPINION I believe that the Pirates of the Caribbean has fantastic special effects. OPINION Village School is located in Victorville, California. FACT I think that Christmas is the best time of year. OPINION

4. Practice, Practice, Practice Perhaps we can win the game. OPINION We think Mark stole the car. OPINION World War II ended in 1945. FACT Christmas Day is on December 25 th. FACT Maybe I can get an XBOX 360. OPINION

5. Your Turn Now it’s your turn. Read the directions. Complete the paper on your own.

6. Why is it important? Objective: I can distinguish FACTS from OPINIONS To identify inferences To persuade others To understand when someone if telling the truth in text.