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Knowing the difference between fact and opinion will make smarter and more discerning consumers, debaters and users of information. Facts can be measured or proven, while opinions are those feelings or emotions that can differ from one person to the next. The world of sports is full of statistical facts and a wide range of opinions about which sport, team or player is the best, most exciting or fun to play. Join a colorful group of chatty fans who express both feelings and facts while cheering their favorite team. Practice forming some facts and opinions of your own as you observe a pro ballplayer at bat. Team up with Kid Scoop fact checking detectives to evaluate information found on the internet. Don’t be fooled by false advertising, exaggeration or persuasion. Check your emotional gauge as you check out this issue!
In this issue students will:
- Identify facts and opinions in sports
- Evaluate quotes to differentiate feelings from facts
- Use a newspaper photo to develop facts and opinions of your own
- Gauge your emotional reaction
- Evaluate headlines or main ideas for persuasion
- Look closely at sources of internet information
- Search the news for facts and opinions; graph findings
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