LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH 8

CONTENT STANDARDS
The learners demonstrates understanding of: Southeast Asian literature as mirror to a shared
heritage; coping strategies in processing textual information; strategies in examining features of
a listening and viewing material; structural analysis of words and propaganda techniques; and
grammatical signals for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner transfers learning by composing and delivering a persuasive speech based on an
informative essay featuring essay featuring use of properly acknowledged information sources,
grammatical signals for opinion-making, persuasion, and emphasis, and appropriate prosodic
features, stance, and behavior.
LEARNING COMPETENCY/IES: EN8LC-IIIf-2.10: Distinguishing facts from opinion cited in
the text listened to

I- OBJECTIVE/S
• Distinguish facts and opinions
• Identify statements that express facts and those that express opinions
• Write sentences expressing facts and opinions
II- SUBJECT MATTER
A. TOPIC
 Distinguishing facts from opinion
B. REFERENCES
C. PAGES
D. MATERIALS
 Powerpoint presentation, passages, task cards

III- PROCEDURE
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
a.1: Greetings
a.2: Arranging of Chairs
a.3: Checking of Attendance
a.4: Reviewing of the past lesson
LITERAL OR FIGURATIVE?

 You are the apple of my eye.

 He has the heart of stone.
 You make me happy.
 You are my sunshine.
 When I’m with you, I’m in a cloud nine.
B. MOTIVATION
BODY FACTS…TRIVIA…BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

 Each student express their belief and disbelief on the statements given by saying: Believe
Yah! (if they consider the statement true), Oh oh! No! (if the statement is not based on
truth)
1. You cannot breath and swallow at the same time.
2. Eyelashes last about 150 days.
3. Your lungs are the only organs in you body that floats.
4. Active people have healthy lungs.
5. Magellan reached Philippines on March 1521.
 What were your bases in believing the given statements?
 What do you call the statements based on proofs?
 What do you call the statements based on feelings/views/emotions?
 C. ACTIVITY
LET’S DO IT! FIRST ENCOUNTER

 The whole class reads sentences about Digos City.

 Ss note details on the passage given.
 Students identify statements that express facts and opinions. (with power point
presentation)

Digos is the capital of Davao del Sur. It is known for its colorful and enjoyable festivals.It has a
population of 169,393. Its diverse festivals offer a variety of activities and is the perfect location
for those who enjoy festivities such as Araw ng Digos.
Araw ng Digos is celebrated every 8th day of September. It is done to celebrate Digos’
cityhood. The festivity starts with “Taboan sa Dakbayan” wherein the city’s products are displayed.
This is followed by other cultural and sports activities such as “Lechonan”, “Hudyaka sa
Kadalanan” and "Pista Kadig’garan". Tourists enjoy its great and fabulous festivities.

Analysis Questions:
1. How did you come up with your answers?
2. What were your bases in deciding whether the given statement expresses fact or
opinion?
3. What clues and signal words are used to express facts?
4. What clues and signal words are used to express opinion?

D. PRESENTATION OF THE LESON

Game: Jeopardy: Offline Game for Fact and Opinion.
1. Each group takes turn in identifying statements that express facts and opinions.
2. Each correct answer is given corresponding points.
3. This activity intends to challenge students’ capacity in distinguishing facts from
opinions.
(in power point presentation)
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DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITIES
1. Each group is tasked to identify and write statements that express facts and
opinions.
2. Output will be presented in class.
Task A: POTATO CORNER
 Task B: COUNT ME IN!
DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITY-TASK A: POTATO CORNER
Directions:
1. Read the paragraph below and encircle F for statements of fact, and O for statements of
opinion.
2. Study the table below and identify the given statements as fact or opinion.
3. Write one (1) more statement that expresses fact.
4. Write one (1) more statement that expresses opinion.
POTATO CORNER

(Solanum tuberosum)

The potato has been an essential part of the world's diet for centuries. 1 Originally
cultivated in South America's Andean Mountains, potatoes found their way to Europe
during the 16th century. (F or O) 2. By the end of 17th century the potato had become an
important crop in Ireland. (F or O) 3 Today potatoes are grown in over 100 countries and in
all 50 of the United States. (F or O) 4 According to the USDA, the average American eats
140 pounds of potatoes each year, including over 50 pounds of French fries! F or O? 5
French fries is the best snack. (F or O)

Nutritional Information for a Medium-Sized Potato

Calories 110

Protein 3 grams

Carbohydrate 23 grams

Fat 0 grams

Dietary fiber 2710 milligrams

Sodium 10 milligrams

Potassium 750 lligrams

1. Eating three medium-sized potato makes you a full meal. ______

2. Potatoes are best when boiled. _______
3. You need to eat 4 medium sized potatoes to gain 12 grams of protein. _____
4. A half medium sized potato contains 5 milligrams of sodium. ________
5. ____________________________________________________. _____
DIFFERENTIATED ACTIVITY-TASK B: COUNT ME IN!
Directions:
1. Conduct a survey among your classmates on “What Form of Social Media They
Commonly Used”
2. Plot the result in a table to be presented in a power point.
3. Based on the result, write 3 factual statements and 2 statements on opinion.

Number of Users
SOCIAL MEDIA Male Female Total

FACEBOOK
 INSTAGRAM

KAKAO TALK

OTHERS

FACT OPINION

E. ANALYSIS
QUESTIONS:
1. Why do we need to evaluate what we read and hear?
3. What should you do to ensure truthfulness in the materials that you read and hear?
F. ABSTRACTION
1. What are the clues that signal fact and opinion in the reading texts?
2. How would you know that a statement is a fact or opinion?
Note:
A fact statement can be checked for accuracy. You can look it up in a reference book
or some other resources. While
An opinion can’t be checked for accuracy, you just have to think about it and make up
you r own mind. Any number of people can have different opinions about the same thing.

F. APPLICATION
Analyze the statements given and distinguish whether they express fact or just an opinion. Write
F for fact and O for opinion.

 Cats have more than 230 bones in their bodies; humans have 206. The additional
bones in a cat’s spine and tail give the cat extra flexibility and the ability to pull off
their trademark back arch.
 Most kids love to make cats as their pets because of its mysterious purr.
 The official costume of Filipino men is Barong and Baro’t Saya for women.
 The Philippines’ national sport and martial arts is Arnis.
 I believe, our school must strictly implement its anti-littering law.

IV- EVALUATION
Statement of Fact or Statement of Opinion?

Analyze the statements given and distinguish whether they express fact or just an opinion. Write
F for fact and O for opinion.
1. There are many ways to show our love for our country.
2. We must bear greater responsibility for the environment.
3. Based on Davao del Sur Census of 2015, Digos City has a total population of 169,393.
4. Humans shed about 600, 000 particles of skin every hour.
Many Filipinos consider basketball as the best sport.
IV- ASSIGNMENT
Students make a collection of amazing trivia and facts about interesting things and
events.