Factual (objective) vs.
Interpretation (subjective)
CD 34
This PowerPoint Exercise will help
Reinforce Facts vs. Opinions
Facts vs. Opinion
Examples of facts and opinions are:
Fact:
Dogs have fur.
One Direction is a band.
The last day of school is May 22nd.
Opinion:
Dog fur is pretty.
One Direction sings great songs.
May 22nd is the best day of the year
Activity Overview
This PowerPoint has a variety of statements (total of 8
statements) and after you read each statement you
are going to decide if you think that the statement is
factual (objective), or an if the statement is an
interpretation (subjective).
Statement #1
The child doesn’t like group-time and gets
angry easily.
Statement # 1-Answer
Interpretation (subjective)
Statement #2
 After the group-time was over, a child threw a book
a across the rug and said “I hate washing my hands
before lunch”.
Statement # 2-Answer
factual (objective)
Statement #3
Teacher Sandy was sad after she received
her yearly teacher evaluation.
Statement # 3-Answer
Interpretation (subjective)
Statement #4
All Teachers need more time to do paperwork?
Statement # 4-Answer
Interpretation (subjective)
Statement #5
Dramatic play is Monica’s favorite learning
center.
Statement # 5-Answer
Interpretation (subjective)
Statement #6
After Timmy finished the puzzle he clapped his
hands.
Statement 6-Answer
factual (objective)
Statement # 7
There were a lot of fun and interesting books
in this preschool classroom.
Statement # 7-Answer
Interpretation (subjective)
Statement #8
The library center had 5 different types of
books, which included: math, science,
diversity, colors and nutrition.
Statement 8-Answer
factual (objective)
The End!!

Cd 34 week one pp on objective vs. subjective statements