FACT&

OPINION

What is the difference between a fact and an

opinion?To see if something is a fact, ask yourself, “Can this statement

be proven?

To check for opinions, ask yourself, “Does this tell a thought or feeling?” “Would the statement be true all of the time?”

That statement is a

• Fact or an• Opinion

The Bears bowed out in the conference semifinals, 82-75.

Baylor University

Iowa State University

Sorry!

Iowa State

Univeristy

• Definition of an OPINION: …a belief, judgment or

viewpoint

YES!Definition of a FACT: ...something true and accurate that can be proven.

• Fact• Opinion

Cowboy Wrestling is the most disappointing program in all of college

athletics.

• Definition of a FACT: ...something true and accurate that can be

proven.

NO

Texas A & M University

• Definition of an OPINION: …a belief, judgment or viewpoint.

YouScored!

Texas Tech University

• Fact• Opinion

Colorado has won 22 national

championships in its history, with most in skiing.

University of Colorado

Wrong Answer!

• Definition of an OPINION: …a belief, judgment or

viewpoint

Correct Answer!

• Definition of a FACT:

...something true and accurate that can be proven.

• Fact• Opinion

The 1971 Nebraska team is the best in

college football

history.

University of

Nebraska

• Definition of a FACT:

...something true and accurate that can be proven.

Not This Time!

You are SO smart!

• Definition of an OPINION:

…a belief, judgment or viewpoint

University of Texas

•Fact

•Opinion

At the present time, KU is ranked #1 in the nation.

Iowa State University

• Definition of an OPINION:

…a belief, judgment or viewpoint.

Try, try again!

Superb!

• Definition of a FACT: ...something true and accurate that can be proven.

• K-State fans are the best supporters in the Big 12 conference.

Fact

Opinion

• ExplanationFoul Ball!

• Definition of a FACT: ...something true and accurate that can be proven.

Right On!

• Definition of an OPINION:

…a belief, judgment or viewpoint.

The University of Oklahoma has always played the best defense in

the conference.

•Fact•Opinion

C’mon!!!!!!!

• Definition of a FACT: ...something true and accurate that can be proven.

YEP!

• Definition of an OPINION:

…a belief, judgment or viewpoint.

•Fact•Opinion

• Texas Tech is the prettiest college campus in the United States.

• Definition of a

FACT: ...something true

and accurate that can

be proven.

University of Texas

• Definition of an OPINION:

…a belief, judgment or viewpoint.

You Hooked It!

Baylor University

Iowa State University

Kansas State University

Oklahoma State University

Texas A & M University

Texas Tech University

University of Colorado

University of KansasUniversity of Missouri

University of Nebraska

University of OklahomaUniversity of Texas