Transcript Fact and Opinion Powerpoint

Fact and
Opinion
vs.
Pizza is
the
greatest!
© Brent Coley 2008 | www.mrcoley.com
Fact
A fact is a statement
that can be proven
true or false.
- Pizza is a type of food.
- California is a large state.
- Mount St. Helens erupted in
1980.
Opinion
An opinion is what
someone thinks, feels
or believes.
- Pepperoni pizza is delicious.
- California is the best state.
- Everyone should visit Mount
St. Helens.
Practice Time
See if you can
determine if the
following sentences
are facts or opinions.
Is this a fact or
opinion?
SpongeBob
SquarePants is a
popular television
show for children.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
th
5
Mr. Coley is a
grade teacher.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Tovashal is the best
school in the world.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
The Lord of the
Rings was written by
J.R.R. Tolkien.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
The Lord of the
Rings is a great
trilogy of books.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Everyone should
read The Lord of the
Rings.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
In 2008, the Olympic
Games were held in
China.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Olympic athletes
train hard to prepare
themselves for
competition.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Watching the
Olympics is so much
fun!
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Swimming is the
most exciting sport
in the Olympics.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Some schools have
iPods for students to
use.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
iPods are very
popular among
teenagers.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
iPods can be used to
listen to music, view
pictures, and watch
movies.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Everyone needs an
iPod.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Apples are better
than bananas.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Bananas are a good
source of potassium.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Dogs are excellent
pets.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Dogs can be taught
to do tricks.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
North America has
the highest
population of dogs in
the world.
Fact –
because it can be
proven true or
false
Is this a fact or
opinion?
Dogs are better pets
than cats.
Opinion –
because it states
what someone
thinks, feels, or
believes
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