As we read and write non-fiction texts, (we are still plugging away at our feature articles) it's important for children to know the difference between facts and opinions.
A fact can be proven or checked. For example, "The necklace has 13 stones on it," is a fact because the number of stones can be checked by counting.
An opinion can have different answers from different people. It can not be checked or proven. For example, "The necklace is beautiful," can not be checked. I might think it's beautiful, somebody else might think it's horrid. One person's answer can not be proven true.
Challenge your child to distinguish between facts and opinions while you're eating breakfast together tomorrow morning! It can be fun! :o)
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