Facts, Opinions, and Biases

Mrs. E's English tutorial covers functional skills at level one, focusing on distinguishing facts, opinions, and bias. Facts are verifiable with evidence, while opinions are personal beliefs. The session includes exercises to identify these in texts. Bias is explained as a one-sided opinion, often found in advertisements. The tutorial concludes with practice examples to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of this session?

• Grammar and punctuation

• Fact, opinion, and bias

• Creative writing

• Literature analysis

Which of the following is a characteristic of a fact?

• It is based on personal belief

• It is open to debate

• It can be verified with evidence

• It is always subjective

Which phrase indicates a factual statement?

• It seems

• In my opinion

• According to the survey

• I believe

What is an opinion?

• A personal belief or view

• A scientific fact

• A statement that can be proven

• A universally accepted truth

Which word is commonly used to express an opinion?

• Argues

• Verified

• Discovered

• Confirmed

What should you look for to identify an opinion in a text?

• Historical facts

• Scientific data

• Keywords like 'claims' or 'argues'

• Statistics

In the task, which statement was identified as a fact?

• The product might cause issues

• Professor Stevens argues about health effects

• The research team discovered a new method

• The latest poll shows increased satisfaction

Why do writers mix facts and opinions?

• To persuade the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

What is bias?

• A fair representation of all viewpoints

• A tendency to favor one side unfairly

• An objective analysis

• A neutral perspective

Which statement is an example of bias?

• The car has low mileage

• The car is the best in the world

• The car has Bluetooth connectivity

• The car has a full service history