Lesson 18: Fact and Opinion with the Autobiography "The Dog Newspaper"

The Target Skill in this lesson is Fact and Opinion

Concept Question: Can this statement be proved to be true or false, or is it someone's belief or feeling?

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Lesson 18 Grab-And-Go Resources

From Journeys:
Fact and Opinion  “The Dog Newspaper” contains both facts and opinions. Facts are statements that can be proven true or false. Opinions express someone’s thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. They often begin with phrases such as I think or It seems.  As you read the selection, use this graphic organizer to record quotes and details from the text that include important facts and opinions.

Authors of autobiographies use both facts and opinions to tell the stories of their lives. Facts are pieces of information that can be proved true or false. For example, the statement “That dog is a  miniature schnauzer” is a fact. A veterinarian or a dog breeder could tell you whether the statement is accurate. Opinions are statements that tell thoughts, feelings, or beliefs. Someone might have the opinion that miniature schnauzers are great pets. Another person might say they are too fierce. 

In “The Dog Newspaper,” look for facts about the author’s life and also about her dog B.J. Find reasons and evidence that support the author’s opinions and key points. Record details and accurate quotes from the text as you identify facts and opinions. 

Autobiography

An autobiography is a person’s account of his or her own life. As you read, look for:

  -first-person point of view

  - the author’s personal thoughts and feelings

  -information about the author’s life 

Fact and Opinion Game

Spelling List 15 – Unit 4 Lesson 18

Word	Verb Root	Part of Speech	Definition
career		n.	A job someone does for a significant part of their life with opportunities for progress or promotion.
publication		n.	The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, or piece of music for public sale.
background		n.	The experiences or events that made a current situation possible.
household		n.	A house and the people who live there.
insights		n.	The ability to gain a deep and accurate understanding of something.
required		adj.	Needed for a particular purpose.
uneventful		adj.	Not having any interesting or exciting events.
edition		n.	One form or version of a published work.
formula		n.	A method, procedure, or way to achieve something.
destruction		n.	The action of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.