Fact vs. Opinion

Fact vs. Opinion

Multiple Choice

What is a Fact?

• A specific detail that can be proven as true based on objective evidence.

• a person’s belief, feeling, or judgment about something. It is a subjective or value judgment, and it cannot be proven.

Multiple Choice

Which among the following statements describe what a fact is?

• Statements that express a writer’s feelings, attitudes, or beliefs. They are neither true nor false.

• Make use of Biased Words (bad, worse, worst, good, better, best, worthwhile, worthless, etc.)

• Objective proof can be one or more of the following: physical evidence, an eyewitness account, or the result of an accepted scientific method.

A better way to distinguish a fact from an opinion you may use the following guide questions.

• Can the statement be proved or demonstrated to be true?

• Can the statement be observed in practice or operation?

• Can you see it happen?

• Can the statement be verified by witnesses, manuscripts, or documents?

Multiple Choice

Which among the following is an example of a FACT?

• The University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia.

• To solve traffic, investing in subways and trains is better than road widening programs.

• I believe that the greatest president of the Philippine Republic is Ramon Magsaysay.

Open Ended

GIVE 1 EXAMPLE OF FACT STATEMENT FOR EACH CATEGORY:

1. ABOUT UST

2. ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

3. ABOUT SCIENCE

Multiple Choice

What is an Opinion?

• Statements that express a writer’s feelings, attitudes, or beliefs. They are neither true nor false

• Statements that can be verified. They can be proven true or false.

• “Does this statement tell what someone thinks or feels?”

• Biased Words (bad, worse, worst, good, better, best, worthwhile, worthless, etc.)

• Qualifiers (all, always, likely, never, might seem, possibly, probably, should, etc.)

How Can You Identify an Opinion Statement?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an OPINION STATEMENT?

• Japanese Forces turned UST into an internment camp.

• The Philippines is the only Asian nation that is predominantly Christian.

• We must bear greater responsibility for the environment than our ancestors did.

Opinion Marking Signals

Open Ended

Let’s practice!

Create an opinionated statement about food, hobby, or music. Ensure to use an opinion-marking signal.

To get a better idea between facts vs. Opinion here's a Venn Diagram

Let's practice! Read the paragraph and answer the questions after.

Multiple Choice

Which if the following is NOT a fact stated in the paragraph?

• Andrew scored at least two goals in every game.

• Andrew won a trophy at the soccer tournament.

• Andrew had won being the most valuable player.

• Andrew's team won all of their games in the tournament.

• None of the Above

Multiple Choice

Which of these sentences is an opinion stated in the paragraph?

• Andrew called his grandparents to tell them about the tournament.

• Andrew was exhausted but excited about the tournament.

• Andrew's parents unloaded the van after the tournament.

• Andrew's team won the tournament.

Multiple Choice

FACT or OPINION?

Mother Theresa has dedicated her life in helping the poor.

• OPINION

• FACT

Multiple Choice

FACT or OPINION

Zeus is the King of gods in Greek Literature.

• FACT

• OPINION

Multiple Choice

FACT or OPINION?

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.

• OPINION

• FACT