Fact vs. Opinion

Pick 2 facts

• A dog has four legs.
• Dogs are the best pet.
• My favorite color is blue.
• The sky is blue.

Fact - something that is real. It can be proven.

Opinion - a thought or feeling. It can not be proven.

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• Turn these facts into opinions.
•      I have 8 yellow balloons.
•      Math is a subject in school.
•      I live in Mahnomen.

Examples

• Opinions
•      I have 8 beautiful shiny balloons.
•      Math is the easiest subject in school.
•      I live in the best town of Mahnomen.

Write 3 OPINIONS using complete sentences.
*Turn and share with your tent partner.*

Exchange papers and turn your partners opinions into FACTS using complete sentences.