1. Fact and Opinion
A Lesson by Mrs. Hayes

2. A fact is a statement that can be proven correct (or incorrect).

3. Is this statement a fact?
Sunnyside Elementary is a school in
New Castle, IN.

4. Opinion
An opinion is what someone thinks, feels, or believes. It cannot be proven. You can only agree or disagree with it.

5. Clue Words
When trying to decide if a statement is a fact or an opinion, look for clue words that might signal an opinion.

6. makes the sentence an opinion?
Clue Words
What is the clue word
in each sentence that
makes the sentence an opinion?

7. Sunnyside is the best school in New Castle.
Clue Word???
Sunnyside is the best school in New Castle.

8. I think the color yellow is pretty.
Clue Word???
I think the color yellow is pretty.

9. We should all carve pumpkins for Halloween.
Clue Word???
We should all carve pumpkins for Halloween.

10. Can you think of a fact that would go with the picture?

11. Can you think of an opinion that would go with the picture?

12. Show Me
Use the “Show Me”
pockets to decide
whether the following
Sentences are facts or
opinions.

13. Show Me
The boards in Mrs. Hayes’ classroom are white.
Fact

14. Show Me
Florida is a fun place to go on vacation.
Opinion

15. Show Me
Mrs. Kinnett is the best principal in New Castle.
Opinion

16. Show Me
I think long car rides are boring.
Opinion

17. Show Me
We do not have to go to school in July.
Fact

18. Show Me
Mrs. Hayes always makes learning fun.
Opinion

19. The End