Halloween Facts & Opinions

The following statements about Halloween can be used to teach about Fact and Opinion. After determining which statements are facts, students might enjoy finding out if the facts are true or not.

1. Jack-O-Lanterns were first carved out of turnips.
2. The world record for the biggest pumpkin is 1,337.6 pounds.
3. Candy is the best Halloween treat.
4. More candy is sold for Halloween than for Valentine’s Day.
5. Thirteen-year-olds are too old to go trick-or-treating.
6. Pumpkins are fruits.
7. Ghost costumes are the easiest to make on short notice.
8. Kids started dressing in costumes for Halloween in the 1900s in America.
9. Goblins are ugly and make a very scary costume.
10. The Monster Mash is a fun Halloween song.
11. Americans spend $2.5 billion during Halloween.
12. Silver Shamrock is the leading maker of masks in America.
13. Carving a Jack-O-Lantern isn’t easy, especially when the pumpkin is over 1,000 pounds.

Answer Key:

1. Fact
2. Fact
3. Opinion
4. Fact
5. Opinion
6. Fact
7. Opinion
8. Fact
9. Opinion
10. Opinion
11. Fact
12. Fact
13. Opinion