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Facts vs. Opinions

Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 6
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Fact, Opinion, Judgement
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will determine the difference between a fact and opinion. This will help students to prepare to write an objective summary apart from their judgements or opinions and establish evidence needed to support their conclusions.

Other ELAGSE6RI2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

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Video : What is a fact and opinion?

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. This is essential to not only your understanding of the material but also your comprehension of the quiz that follows.

Description: Learn the difference between facts and opinions with Melissa!

Quiz : Fact or Opinion Quiz

Instructions: Please take your time and read each question carefully.

Question #1

A fact is a statement that is known or proven to be true.

A) True

B) False

Question #2

An opinion is what the majority of the group believes or agrees on.

A) True

B) False

Question #3

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

A) Dogs are better than cats.

B) Chocolate ice cream is superior to vanilla ice cream.

C) Venus is the second planet in the solar system.

D) Math is the hardest subject to learn.

Question #4

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

A) Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States.

B) Basketball is a more enjoyable sport than football.

C) 71% of Earth is covered in water.

D) Both A and C

Question #5

Signal words can help you determine if a statement is an opinion.

A) Yes

B) No

Question #6

Which of the following can help you identify a statement as an opinion?

A) Adverbs

B) Adjectives

C) Signal words

D) All of the above

Question #7

Understanding the difference between a fact and opinion is NOT helpful to our leaing.

A) True

B) False

Question #8

Using careful observations or measurements can help you identify a fact.

A) Yes

B) No

Question #9

How could knowing the difference between a fact and opinion help you while reading?

Student Response

Question #10

How could knowing the difference between a fact and opinion help you write an objective summary?

Student Response

Description: This quiz will cover the content taught in the video lesson over fact and opinion.

Resources : More on Fact and Opinion!

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Kid Scoop Video: Fact or Opinion?
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Fact and Opinion Practice Game
This game allows you to practice with fact and opinion by reading the statement and clicking on the correct answer. The game keeps score of how many questions you get right and wrong and provides you with a grade as well.

Interactive Fact or Opinion Slideshow
This is another great resource to practice more with facts and opinions! It is interactive and you are able to listen to it.

Description: These resources allow you to practice more with fact and opinion.

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Video : What is a fact and opinion?

Quiz : Fact or Opinion Quiz

Resources : More on Fact and Opinion!