I’m excited to share some fun activities that help teach fact and opinion. This skill increases reading comprehension and develops critical thinking. In this post, I’ll share some of my favorite activities, including games, to make learning about facts and opinions both effective and enjoyable. Why Teach Fact and Opinion? So you may be wondering why this skill is important to teach? Students understanding the difference between facts and opinions helps develop higher-level thinking skills. Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments that can’t be proven. Learning to differentiate between the two helps students evaluate the information they encounter throughout their day. Strategies for Teaching Fact and Opinion There are several strategies to teach fact and opinion. In my class, visual anchor charts help the students when unsure if a statement is a fact or an opinion. 1. Introduce definitions Fact: A statement that can be p......