Objective: We will identify facts and opinions.

Prior Knowledge: What do you think? We know about colors. What is your favorite color? That is an example of what we think. What color is this shirt? This shirt is purple. This is true. We can tell the difference between what is true and what people might think. This will help us learn today.

Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between facts and opinions. A fact is true. An opinion is what someone might think. Everyone could think something different. Concept

Deciding if a sentence is a fact If you can find that it is real or true, then it is a fact. Concept

Read these sentences: 1. Rabbits eat carrots. 2. George Washington was the first president of the United States. 3. The flag is red, white and blue. 4. There are books in the library. Are these sentences facts? Yes, all of these sentences are true. Concept

Fact It is true. Rabbits eat carrots. You could look in an encyclopedia and find proof that the sentence states a fact. Fact It is true. Concept

You explain - Fact or Opinion Elephants have four legs. Fact It is true. Concept TPS: This is a fact because ______________.

You explain – Fact or Opinion Black is the best color for a dog. Opinion That is what someone might think. TPS: This is an opinion because ____________. Concept

You decide - Fact or Opinion Snakes do not have legs. This is a fact because ______________. Fact It is true. Concept

A fact is true. An opinion is what someone might think. Remember: A fact is true. An opinion is what someone might think. Concept

Fact or Opinion? Hidahl School is in Ceres. Hidahl School is the best school. Jogging is a good form of exercise. Anyone who doesn’t jog is lazy. Mr. Williams is our principal. Fact Opinion Fact Opinion Fact This is a fact/an opinion because ____________? Model, Guided practice to Independent practice

Relevance It is important to be able to identify facts and opinions because We need to learn facts about our world that are real and true, like information about bears. We need to have opinions about our favorite things, like our favorite animal.

Turn to your neighbor and explain what a fact is. Tell them a fact. Closure