FACTS Something that has happened, or Can be proven Can be measured or observed Uses details, dates, statistics
Examples: A McDonald’s Big Mac has 550 calories. A Big Mac has fewer calories than a Double
Quarter Pounder with cheese. Over 50% of the North American population
uses Facebook. More women use Facebook than men.
OPINIONS Can not be proven Can be argued Often expresses feeling or judgment Some key words and phrases: I/We think,
I/We feel, I/We believe, In my opinion, never, always, all, best, greatest, cutest, ugliest, brave, etc.
May be supported with facts
Examples of Opinions
Lake Michigan is fun to swim in. All lifeguards working on Lake Michigan
are friendly. Compared to all other fast food burgers,
the Big Mac is the tastiest of them all. Facebook is a waste of time. I like playing games on the Internet.