Section # 5 Recognizing the Difference Between Facts & Opinions

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FactsOptions
  • prove
  • can't prove
  • might not be true
  • opposite point of view
  • measurement
  • should
  • scientific data
  • it's good, or it's bad
  • historical records
  • persuade

 

The strategies explained in this section are:

Asking the following questions:

  1. Can I prove it in some way?
  2. Could someone have an opposite opinion?

 

Practice 1:

  1. Drake High School has the highest percentage of graduates in America.
  2. If you spank your child, you’re abusing your child.
  3. Larry Hoover was the first rap artist.
  4. Many forms of cancer can be directly linked to smoking.

 

Test Your Knowledge by opening up the Test Yourself Activity.

 

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