Lesson Plan
Fact or Opinion Detective
In this 15-minute CBT session, the student will identify and distinguish facts from opinions in real-life statements to challenge rigid, black-and-white thinking and practice flexible reframing.
Rigid thinking can reinforce unhelpful beliefs. By learning to separate facts from opinions, the student builds critical evaluation skills and reduces polarized thoughts.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rapport
2 minutes
Step 2
Define and Model
4 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Fact or Opinion Detective
Session Overview
What Is a Fact?
What Is an Opinion?
Example Sorting
Guided Practice
Reflection & Wrap-Up

Activity


Worksheet

