Have you ever wondered what makes something a fact or an opinion? Let’s explore these ideas together!
A fact is something that is always true and can be proven. You can find facts by looking in books, searching on the internet, or doing your own investigations.
Dogs need food and water to survive. This is always true, and you can check it in many places.
An opinion is what someone believes or feels, and it cannot be proven. It’s like saying what you like or think.
“Dogs are the best pets.” This is what someone might think, but others might say, “Cats are the best pets.”
“The sun is hot.”
Answer: It’s a fact. You can prove it by doing research.
“Coffee is delicious.”
Answer: That’s an opinion because not everyone might agree.
“An apple is a fruit.”
Answer: It’s a fact. An apple is always a fruit.
To figure out if something is a fact, ask yourself, “Is it always true?” or “Can it be proven?” If the answer is yes, then it’s a fact!
Fact or Opinion Hunt: Go on a fact or opinion hunt around your home or classroom. Find three things that are facts and three things that are opinions. For example, you might find a book and say, “This book has pages,” which is a fact. Or you might say, “This book is fun to read,” which is an opinion. Share your findings with a friend or family member and explain why each one is a fact or an opinion.
Fact or Opinion Sorting Game: Create a set of cards with different statements on them. Some should be facts, and others should be opinions. Mix them up and then sort them into two piles: one for facts and one for opinions. You can do this activity with a friend and take turns explaining why each statement is a fact or an opinion. This will help you practice identifying the differences between the two.
Opinion Sharing Circle: Gather with a group of friends or family members and take turns sharing an opinion about something you like, such as your favorite food, color, or animal. After each person shares, discuss whether everyone agrees or if there are different opinions. This activity helps you understand that opinions can vary from person to person, and that’s okay!
**Fact and Opinion**
**What is a fact?**
A fact is something that is always true and can be proven. We can find facts by doing research in books, on the internet, or through our own investigations.
**Example of a fact:**
Dogs need food and water to survive. This is always true and can be verified through various sources.
**What is an opinion?**
An opinion is a personal belief or feeling that cannot be proven.
**Example of an opinion:**
“Dogs are the best pets.” This reflects a personal preference. Others might disagree and say, “Cats are the best pets.”
**Let’s see what you learned.**
**Fact or opinion?**
“The sun is hot.”
**Answer:** It’s a fact. This can be proven through research.
**Fact or opinion?**
“Coffee is delicious.”
**Answer:** That’s an opinion, as others might have a different taste.
**Fact or opinion?**
“An apple is a fruit.”
**Answer:** It’s a fact. An apple is always classified as a fruit.
**Remember:**
To determine if something is a fact, ask yourself, “Is it always true?” or “Can it be proven?” If the answer is yes, then you’ve identified a fact!
