Fact vs. Opinion
Snakes are reptiles
Fact
Restate your opinion in a polite way:
Cats are the worst
I don't like cats
I like dogs better
You were supposed to feed your fish before school but you forgot
Tell your parents
Feed it when you get home
Set an alarm
Why would someone with a cat allergy not want to go to a cat cafe?
They don't want to be uncomfortable, they do want to have allergies
Dogs make the best pets
Restate your opinion in a polite way:
Your snake is a boring pet
I like pets that aren't in cages
Your snake likes to sleep
I like parrots instead
You are afraid to sit next to the cage of your class pet, a snake.
Tell the teacher
Ask to move seats
Learn more about the snake
You have a new dog and you want to show your friend, but they are afraid of dogs. What could you do to make them comfortable when they visit your house?
Put the dog in a different room, go hang out somewhere else
People who own tigers are crazy
Opinion
Restate your opinion in a polite way:
Why would you ever want a tarantula as a pet?
Why do you like tarantulas?
Why are tarantulas good pets?
You are allergic to your friend's cat so you don't want to go to their house
Ask if you can hang out at your house or somewhere else
Let your friend know you are allergic
Your friend has a new pet hamster but you think hamsters are dumb pets. How would your friend feel about your opinion?
Petsmart sells animals
Fact
Restate your opinion in a polite way:
I would never own a dumb hamster
I prefer other pets
I'm not a fan of hamsters
You want to get a pet dog but your parents say you aren't responsible. How could you show them that you can be responsible?
Do other chores, help out, get good grades
You want to get a puppy but your parents say no. What could be some of the reasons why they don't want a dog?
No time for it, a lot of work, not responsible
Hermit crabs make stupid pets
Opinion
Restate your opinion in a polite way:
People who have dogs are better than people who have cats
I like dogs better than cats
People who have dogs get to play with them
Your classmate is making fun of the way your cat looks
Tell them that's rude to say, tell the teacher, tell them you like your cat
Your class is voting for a class pet. Most kids want a pet cat but the teacher says no. Why would the teacher say no?
Too hard to take care of, could get out of the room, distracting