"Fact or Opinion" by The Bazillions (From Home)
From The Bazillions
4 min2nd3rd4thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
A friendly at-home episode that explains the difference between a fact (something you can check and prove) and an opinion (what someone thinks or feels). A useful warm-up for informational reading and for spotting the difference in everyday talk.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Some statements can be proven true, and some just tell how a person feels.
- What makes a statement a fact instead of an opinion?
- What are some words that often signal an opinion (best, favorite, should)?
- Why is it useful to notice the difference when you read or watch the news?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: fact, opinion, prove, believe.
Try it: Write one fact and one opinion about your favorite animal. Label each one.