Fact and Opinion - Grade 1
Distinguishing between fact and opinion is a crucial skill for effective critical thinking, informed decision-making, understanding complex issues and navigating the vast amount of information (and misinformation) present in the modern world.
Activity 1
I can distinguish fact from opinion.
Let's learn what the difference is between facts and opinions and how to identify them.
Activity 2
These are some words you should listen for to determine if something is an opinion?
best, worst, better, worse, beautiful, terrible, good, bad, worthwhile, worthless, favorite, too, believe, think, great, boring...
Put your thumb up if it is a FACT .👍 Put your thumb down if it is an opinion. 👎
1) A triangle has three sides.
2) Polar bears are cute and cuddly.
3) Lunch is boring.
4) There are 7 days in a week.
5) Ducks have webbed feet made for swimming.
6) Video games are the best.
7) Cat claws are too sharp.
8) I believe the earth is flat.
9) Caterpillers turn into butterflies.
10) The largest mammal on earth is the blue whale.
Activity 3.
Make a T-chart on a piece of paper and write two facts on the left side and two opinions on the right side based on the picture. You may use these words to write an opinion:
best, worst, better, worse, beautiful, terrible, good, bad, worthwhile, worthless, favorite, too, believe, think, great, boring...
Answers
Activity 1: NA
Activity 2: 1) Fact 2) Opinion 3) Opinion 4) Fact 5) Fact 6) Opinion 7) Opinion 8) Opinion 9) Fact 10) Fact
Activity 3: Answers will vary. Examples could be...
FACT: The child is holding a book. Library is written on the building. They are walking on a sidewalk. The lady has black hair. The library has two doors...
OPINION: I think they are going to the library. The library is the best place to go. The library is my favorite place to be. The library is boring. They are having a good time. The library is beautiful. The library is too loud/quiet.
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