Fact or Opinion
“The Statue of Liberty is located in New York.”
What is a fact
“I think recess should be longer.” (two signal words)
What is think, should?
“School lunches should be healthier.”
What is a claim?
“Recycling helps the environment. It reduces waste and saves energy.”
What is,"Recycling helps the environment?"
Why is this a reason? “Because it helps students learn better.”
What is it explains why the claim is true?
“Pizza is the tastiest food ever made.”
“This is the worst movie ever.” (1 signal word)
What is worst?
“Because healthy food helps students focus.”
What is a reason?
“Reading every day makes you smarter. It improves vocabulary and comprehension.”
What is, "Reading every day makes you smarter?"
Which is evidence?
A. “It’s better”
B. “80% of students improved their grades”
What is B because it can be proven.
“Summer is the best season of the year.”
What is an opinion?
“We always have the most fun on Fridays.” (2 signal words)
What is always and most?
“Studies show students who eat vegetables perform better in school.”
What is evidence?
“Exercise is important. It keeps your body healthy and strong.”
What is, "Exercise is important?"
Give ONE example of evidence for:
“Kids should drink more water.”
What is
“Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level.”
What is a fact?
“This book is better than the last one.”
What is better?
“Kids need more sleep to do well in school.”
What is a claim?
“Pets are great companions. They can reduce stress and make people happier.”
What is, "Pets are great companions?"
Is this strong evidence? Why?
“Many people like this idea.”
What is no, it's an opinion and not a proven fact?
“Dogs can run faster than humans.”
What is a fact?
“In my opinion, math is easy.”
What is in my opinion?
“Doctors recommend 9–11 hours of sleep for kids.”
What is evidence?
“Students should wear uniforms. It reduces bullying and saves time getting dressed.”
What is, "Students should wear uniforms?"
Is this reason or evidence?
“Trash blocks animals from finding food.”
What is a reason?