How My Family How My Family Lives in AmericaLives in America
By: Susan KuklinBy: Susan KuklinGenre: Narrative NonfictionGenre: Narrative Nonfiction
Skill: Fact and OpinionSkill: Fact and Opinion
Fact and Opinion• A statement of fact can be A statement of fact can be
proved true or false.proved true or false.• A statement of opinion give’s A statement of opinion give’s
someone’s thoughts or someone’s thoughts or feelings about something.feelings about something.
Say It!Say It!• famousfamous• popularpopular• publicpublic• customcustom• overnightovernight• mentionmention• admireadmire
More Words to KnowMore Words to Knowheritageheritagepatientpatient
traditionstraditions
famouswell-known; noted
popularliked by most
publicsomething that can be used by
anyone; belonging to the people
custom
an old or poplar way of doing things
overnightuntil the next day; during the night
mentionto tell or speak about
something
admireto look at with wonder, pleasure,
and approval
twist a braid formed by weaving together three
or more strands of hair, ribbon, or yarn
Play station 3 is a popular video game system.
Play station 3 is a popular video game system.
Please don’t mention the secret to anyone.
Please don’t mention the secret to anyone.
Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.
Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.
She can check out a book at the public library.
She can check out a book at the public library.
It is my family’s custom to eat a big Thanksgiving meal.
It is my family’s custom to eat a big Thanksgiving meal.
Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.
Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.
People admire those who are always kind.
People admire those who are always kind.