Graphic organizers can be used to help distinguish facts vs. opinions in a theme or text.

• Facts are statements that can be shown to be true or can be proved, or something that really happened. You can look up facts in an encyclopedia or other reference, or see them for yourself. For example, it is a fact that broccoli is good for you (you can look this up in books about healthy diets).
• Opinions express how a person feels about something -- opinions do not have to be based upon logical reasoning. For example, it is an opinion that broccoli tastes good (or bad).

Fact/Opinion T-Chart Printout A T-Chart with columns for Facts and Opinions.

Fact/Opinion T-Chart Printout (4 rows) A T-Chart with columns for Facts and Opinions and four rows to fill in.

Fact/Opinion T-Chart Printout (5 rows) A T-Chart with columns for Facts and Opinions and five rows to fill in.

Fact/Opinion 3-Column Chart Printout A Fact/Opinion chart with three columns for Facts, Opinions, and How You Know?

Fact/Opinion News Article T-Chart Printout (4 rows) A T-Chart for analyzing a news article with columns for Facts and Opinions, four rows to fill in, and two questions about the facts and opinions presented in the article.

Fact/Opinion News Article T-Chart Printout (5 rows) A T-Chart for analyzing a news article with columns for Facts and Opinions, five rows to fill in, and two questions about the facts and opinions presented in the article.