Fact or Opinion?

What are we learning today?

You will learn how to tell a fact from an opinion in a short text.

Explanation

A fact can be checked. It can be a number, a date, a place or an event. An opinion shows what a person thinks or feels. Another person can disagree. A prediction about the future is not a fact yet. Words that often show an opinion: I think, I'm sure, in my opinion. Words that often show a prediction: will, may, might.

Examples

1. Fact: The School of the Air started in 1951.
2. Opinion: I quite enjoy studying at home.
3. Prediction: Students might learn everything from computer programs.

Remember!

• A sentence with "will", "may" or "might" is a prediction, not a fact.
• "I think" and "in my opinion" show an opinion.

Check yourself

1. Can you check the sentence "The School of the Air started in 1951"?
2. Name two words that often show an opinion.