Speech and Debate Tips: The Difference in Facts and Opinions (And How They Both Fit in Debate)
📊 Fact vs. Opinion — What’s the Difference?
Do you know the difference between a fact and an opinion in a debate? 🤔 Understanding this is the key to building strong, persuasive arguments!
In this video, we’ll break it down simply:
✅ What makes something a fact (and how to prove it)
✅ What makes something an opinion (and why it still matters)
✅ How to use both facts and opinions together to make your arguments powerful
For example, “Dogs have more smell receptors than cats” is a fact. But “Dogs are better pets than cats” is an opinion. Great debaters know how to support opinions with facts—that’s how you win an argument! 🐶🐱
This video is perfect for kids and teens learning debate basics, and for parents who want to help their children become confident, clear thinkers.
🎓 Want to take the next step? Join our virtual speech and debate classes where kids build confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking for life.
#Debate #FactVsOpinion #DebateClass #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #SpeechAndDebate #PublicSpeakingSkills #ConfidenceForKids
Transcript
In this video, we’ll break it down simply:
✅ What makes something a fact (and how to prove it)
✅ What makes something an opinion (and why it still matters)
✅ How to use both facts and opinions together to make your arguments powerful
For example, “Dogs have more smell receptors than cats” is a fact. But “Dogs are better pets than cats” is an opinion. Great debaters know how to support opinions with facts—that’s how you win an argument! 🐶🐱
This video is perfect for kids and teens learning debate basics, and for parents who want to help their children become confident, clear thinkers.
🎓 Want to take the next step? Join our virtual speech and debate classes where kids build confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking for life.
#Debate #FactVsOpinion #DebateClass #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #SpeechAndDebate #PublicSpeakingSkills #ConfidenceForKids