L.O. To recognise the difference between a fact and an opinion

Facts tell us information about something.

Opinions are a point of view.

Copy the sentences below and put Fact or Opinion next to them.

The first one has been done for you.

Florence Nightingale was a nurse. Fact

Prince George is the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Swimming is fun.

Glasgow is a city in Scotland.

Red shoes are the prettiest shoes.

Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson and J.K. Rowling are authors.

Henry VIII had six wives.

Jacqueline Wilson’s books are brilliant.

Peas, sprouts and onions are vegetables.

Rabbits are cute animals.

Name: ______________________ Date: ________________

L.O. To recognise the difference between a fact and an opinion

Facts tell us information about something.

Opinions are a point of view.

Read the sentences below and write Fact or Opinion next to them.

The first one has been done for you.

1. Florence Nightingale was a nurse. Fact

2. Prince George is the son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. __________

3. Swimming is fun. __________

4. Glasgow is a city in Scotland. ___________

5. Red shoes are the prettiest shoes. ______________

6. Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson and J.K. Rowling are authors. ________________

7. Henry VIII had six wives. _________________

8. Jacqueline Wilson’s books are brilliant. ___________

9. Peas, sprouts and onions are vegetables. ___________

10. Rabbits are cute animals. __________

Mrs Shanks Fact or Opinion