1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
2. Slide
60 seconds
A fact is something that is true and can be proven with evidence. An opinion is a belief or judgement that cannot be proven. It is important to know the difference between facts and opinions.
Fact vs Opinion
3. Slide
60 seconds
Fact: A statement that can be proven true or false. It is based on objective evidence, not opinion. Opinion: A belief or point of view based on how someone feels about a topic. It is not based on facts. Reliable Source: A source of information that can be trusted because it is accurate and unbiased.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
Opinion statements usually contain words like 'I think', 'I believe', 'in my opinion', whereas facts usually contain words like 'has been proven', 'is known to be true' or 'has been observed' In ancient Greece, the Sophists were the first to make a distinction between facts and opinions. Opinions are more subjective and can be changed, whereas facts can't be changed.
Did you know?
5. Open question
300 seconds
What is a fact? How can you recognize it?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is an opinion? How can you recognize it?
7. Open question
300 seconds
Think of a time when you had to decide if something was a fact or an opinion. How did you make that decision?
8. Open question
300 seconds
What is the difference between a strong opinion and a weak opinion?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a dinosaur doing jumping jacks while eating a slice of pizza
10. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: Can you identify a fact from an opinion? Clues: • A fact is something that can be proven true with evidence. • An opinion is a statement of what someone believes or feels. • Facts rely on evidence while opinions rely on feelings. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, brainstorm a list of facts and opinions. B. Draw a diagram to show the difference between facts and opinions.
11. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is a fact?
- Pizza is the best food.
- The sun rises in the east.
12. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an opinion?
- Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- Puppies are cute.
13. Poll
60 seconds
What can be proven with evidence and data?
- Facts
- Opinions
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which statement expresses an opinion?
- Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
- Ice cream is delicious.
15. Poll
60 seconds
What is a fact about elephants?
- Elephants can fly.
- Elephants are the largest land animals.
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is an example of a fact?
Made with ❤️ from Norway