Fact or Opinion? 

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Facts can be proven to be true or actually have happened. They can be backed up by numbers, data (information) or statistics (like percentages).

Opinions are based on a person’s idea, belief or attitude.

Let's take a look at some together:

Mrs Davison is the Headteacher.

Stoneyholme is the best school.

Vegetables are good for you.

Dinosaurs are amazing!!

Now it's your turn to decide if something is fact or opinion.

Decide which of the following statements are facts and which are opinions.

1. Pandas are cuter than meerkats.

2. The Houses of Parliament are in London.

3. Apples grow on trees.

4. My cat is the best cat in the world!

5. Ice cream is horrible.

6. Water will become ice if the temperature is cold enough.

If you read the sentence and think that someone might not agree with it then it’s an opinion. Facts are always right.

Write one fact and one opinion about our school.