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FaCT VS. OPInIOn Check the Facts A fact is something that is true. An opinion is someone’s belief. The play “Crash on the half-Pipe” is based on a true story. Below, write an F next to each fact from the play. Next to each opinion, write an O. We did one for you. 1. Kevin Pearce is the coolest person ever. _____ o 6. While he was in the hospital, Kevin got hundreds of letters from around the world. _____ 2. Kevin beat shaun White in a competition in 2008. _____ 7. snowboarding tricks are getting too dangerous. _____ 3. Kevin has three brothers. _____ 4. While practicing a snowboarding trick, Kevin hit his head and was knocked out. _____ 8. snowboarding is more exciting to watch than other winter sports like ice skating or skiing. _____ 5. since Kevin couldn’t compete, the half-pipe competition in the 2010 olympics should have been canceled. _____ 9. Kevin’s family lives in vermont. _____ 10. Kevin should never step onto a snowboard again. _____ Photos: ©2010 John huet From left: Andrew, Simon (dad), Adam, Pia (mom), Kevin, and David Pearce Scholastic action | January 31, 2011 11
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