Objective: To understand the difference between a fact and an opinion. Fact or Opinion? Objective: To understand the difference between a fact and an opinion. We will first practice deciding if a sentence is a fact or an opinion. As we read the sentences I will have you hold up your card showing me if the sentence is a fact or an opinion. Then, we will write a fact and opinion poem about ourselves.

A fact is a true statement. Some facts never change. But some facts can change. A fact that can change: A fact that does change: Tennessee is a state. This food is hot.

An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks. Opinions can also can change.

Can you tell if the following statements are facts or opinions?

There are twelve months in a year. Fact Opinion

Pizza is the better than hamburgers. Fact Opinion

Roses, daisies and tulips are types of flowers. Fact Opinion

The temperature outside is 27 degrees. Fact Opinion

Computers are very helpful and fun! Fact Opinion

Flowers are beautiful! Fact Opinion

Apple Pie is the best dessert. Opinion Fact

Football and basketball are both sports. Fact Opinion

Winter is the best season. Opinion Fact

Fact and Opinion Poem Ms. Weinstein Write three facts and opinions about yourself. Ms. Weinstein Facts: I am a girl. I have three brothers. I am a teacher at Cooke. Opinions: I am a kind girl. I have the coolest brothers. I am the best teacher at Cooke