Case study 2

Opinions versus Facts

Remember to be objective in paragraphs 1-5 of your case studies. You should not write your

opinion in any of these paragraphs. Your opinion belongs only in paragraph 6.

Here are some examples of opinions:

1. His teeth were white and shiny. He must visit the dentist on a regular basis.

2. He seems very fidgety and only plays with each toy for a couple of minutes.

3. He gets excited when he has homework.

4. In her language and learning, she is trying to be like an adult.

5. When his family members told him about the impending move to another state, he

smiled because he felt secure.

6. She is very creative and a good problem solver.

Here are some examples of facts:

1. The ninth grader told me that he is on the debate team at school.

2. One little girl asked if she could have a cookie.

3. Amy’s best friend stated, “She likes doing her own hair and make-up.”

4. Her mother said that she has a hard time getting her to go to bed at the same time as

the other children.

5. She reached up to change the paper where another child had drawn a picture and left it

on the easel.

6. The grandfather stated that his grandson is on the honor roll at his school.

These are the parts of the statements that are opinions.