Fact or opinion StatementsOnline version Decide if each of the statements is a fact or an opinion. Consider what makes a statement factual (e.g., it can be verified with evidence) versus what makes it an opinion (e.g., it reflects personal beliefs or values). These statements should get you thinking about how non-fiction texts present both factual information and personal viewpoints. by LILIANA MENA ZUÑIGA 1 “Reducing plastic waste is the most important thing people can do to save the planet” Is this a fact? Yes No 2 “Planting trees is a great way to improve air quality.” Is this an opinion? Yes No 3 “Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere” Is this an opinion? Yes No 4 “Everyone should recycle because it’s the most effective way to combat climate change” Is this a fact? Yes No 5 “The average global temperature has risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century.” Is this a fact? Yes No 6 “Deforestation accounts for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.” Is this a fact? Yes No 7 “The Arctic sea ice has been shrinking at a rate of 13.1% per decade since 1979” Is this an opinion? Yes No 8 “Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, are more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels.” Is this an opinion? Yes No
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