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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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

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Fact or Opinion Detective

Session Overview

What Is a Fact?

What Is an Opinion?

Example Sorting

Guided Practice

Reflection & Wrap-Up

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