How My Family How My Family Lives in AmericaLives in America

By: Susan KuklinBy: Susan KuklinGenre: Narrative NonfictionGenre: Narrative Nonfiction

Skill: Fact and OpinionSkill: Fact and Opinion

Fact and Opinion• A statement of fact can be A statement of fact can be

proved true or false.proved true or false.• A statement of opinion give’s A statement of opinion give’s

someone’s thoughts or someone’s thoughts or feelings about something.feelings about something.

Say It!Say It!• famousfamous• popularpopular• publicpublic• customcustom• overnightovernight• mentionmention• admireadmire

More Words to KnowMore Words to Knowheritageheritagepatientpatient

traditionstraditions

famouswell-known; noted

popularliked by most

publicsomething that can be used by

anyone; belonging to the people

custom

an old or poplar way of doing things

overnightuntil the next day; during the night

mentionto tell or speak about

something

admireto look at with wonder, pleasure,

and approval

twist a braid formed by weaving together three

or more strands of hair, ribbon, or yarn

Play station 3 is a popular video game system.

Play station 3 is a popular video game system.

Please don’t mention the secret to anyone.

Please don’t mention the secret to anyone.

Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.

Drake and Josh is a famous T.V. show.

She can check out a book at the public library.

She can check out a book at the public library.

It is my family’s custom to eat a big Thanksgiving meal.

It is my family’s custom to eat a big Thanksgiving meal.

Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.

Her sister stayed at the camp overnight.

People admire those who are always kind.

People admire those who are always kind.

GREAT JOB!