Have you ever wondered what a fact is? A fact is something that is always true. You can prove a fact by checking in books, looking on the internet, or even doing your own research.
Let’s look at an example of a fact: Dogs need food and water to survive. This is a fact because it is always true and can be proven by research.
Now, what about an opinion? An opinion is what you think or feel about something. It cannot be proven, and different people might have different opinions. For example, you might think dogs are the best pets and very cute. But someone else might say, “No way! Cats are the best and they are cuter!”
Let’s see if you can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
Apples are fruit. Is this a fact or an opinion?
Yes, this is a fact because it is always true.
How about this one? Apples are delicious.
Right, this is an opinion. Some people think apples are delicious, while others may not agree.
If you’re trying to figure out if something is a fact, ask yourself these two questions:
If the answer is yes, then you know it’s a fact!
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Fact or Opinion Hunt: Go on a fact and 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” (fact) and “This book is fun to read” (opinion). Share your findings with a friend or family member and explain why each one is a fact or an opinion.
Create a Fact and Opinion Collage: Gather old magazines or newspapers and cut out pictures or words. Create a collage by gluing them onto a piece of paper. On one side, place things that represent facts, and on the other side, place things that represent opinions. For example, a picture of the sun could be a fact because “The sun is a star,” while a picture of a puppy could be an opinion if you think “Puppies are the cutest animals.”
Fact and Opinion Journal: Start a journal where you write down one fact and one opinion each day. For instance, you might write, “Fact: The sky is blue,” and “Opinion: Blue is the best color.” At the end of the week, review your journal and see how many facts and opinions you have collected. Discuss with a parent or teacher how you determined whether each statement was a fact or an opinion.
**Fact and Opinion for Kids**
by Teaching Without Frills
What is a fact? A fact is something that is always true. Facts can be proven. We can find facts by doing research in books or on the internet, or we can even conduct our own research.
Here’s an example of a fact: Dogs need food and water to survive. This is a fact because it’s always true and can be proven through research.
So, what’s an opinion? An opinion is what you think or feel about something. It cannot be proven, and your opinion might differ from someone else’s. Here’s an example: You may think dogs are the best pets and feel that they are very cute. However, someone else might think, “No way! Cats are the best and they are cuter!”
Now, let’s see if you can tell the difference between a fact and an opinion.
**Apples are fruit.** Fact or opinion?
Yes, this is a fact because it is always true.
**How about this one? Apples are delicious.**
Right, this is an opinion. Some people think apples are delicious, while others may not agree.
If you’re trying to determine if something is a fact, ask yourself these two questions:
1. Is it always true?
2. Can it be proven?
If the answer is yes, then that’s how you know it’s a fact!
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