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Unit 2: Lesson 7

Fact and Opinion

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Part 1: Introduce Comprehension

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Today, we are going to learn about fact and opinion.

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A fact is something you can prove.

You can see it with your own eyes or you can look it up.

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EXAMPLES

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A spider has eight legs.

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Abe Lincoln was born on February 12th.

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An opinion is what someone thinks.

An opinion can be based on a person’s likes and dislikes.

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EXAMPLES

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The Steelers are the best!

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Math is easier than reading.

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TIPS

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Today, we are going to share 3 tips to help you decide if a statement is a fact or an opinion.

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TIP #1

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To see if something is a fact, ask yourself, �“Can this statement be proved?”

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TIP #2

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To check for opinions, ask yourself, �“Does this tell a thought, feeling, or belief?” �“Would this statement be true all of the time?”

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TIP #3

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Look for CLUE words.

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These words can also signal an opinion:

think

believe

feel

seem

all

none

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