Facts and Opinions WORKSHEET

Name: Christian Lloyd C. Belleza Teacher: Sir Panzo

Year & Section: 9-Mendeleev Date: 5/12/21
Worksheet 1
Introduction
You have learned from the previous lesson how to share your opinion about the ideas
presented and how to form decisions based on the ideas mentioned. Today, let us discuss the
techniques on how to determine the relevance and truthfulness of the text.

Catch
In this worksheet, you will be able to:

● Determine different ways on identifying facts from

opinions.
● Evaluate relevance of facts and opinions to writers.
● Analyze literature as a means of connecting to the world.
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Activity 1
Charge: Fact vs. Opinion
I Study each graphic organizer and identify if the statement is FACT or OPINION

1. Every year, except leap year, has 365 days. FACT

2 French fries taste better with ketchup. OPINION
3. Computers are the best invention ever! OPINION
4. Narra, Apitong, and Yakal are Philippine trees. FACT

Activity 2: Collect
Facts vs. Opinions: Which is which?
You are about to watch a video which explains the difference between facts and opinions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zsrOWwt508
Guide Questions. Watch the clip, then answer the guide questions:

1. What makes discussion of facts and opinions a touchy subject?

Because most of us are convinced that our opinions are facts.

2. How are these concepts defined in Webster?

An opinion is “A view, judgement, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular

matter.” A fact is “A thing done, something that has actual existence, a piece of

information presented as having objective reality, or always objectively true.”

3. Which one is based on objective reality?

Facts

4. What is given as an example?

There are many countries in the world.

5. What is an example for opinion?

For me, pizza with pineapple is the best.

6. Cite 3 instances where opinions are more important than being factual.

When discussing preferences.

Answering surveys.

When trying to get to know each other better.

7. Cite 3 instances where being factual is more important than giving an opinion.

When someone’s safety might be at stake.

When educating other people.

When studying or learning something.

8. Should one really need to be factual all the time? Why?

No, since you’re opinions will represent who you are.

Connect
Exercises: FACTS vs OPINIONS. Click on provided link for a 60-item test.

Activity 3. DepEd Module 9. 3rd Quarter. Click on provided link.

Speech Rubrics (Refer to Assessment Tools given in the First Quarter)

Contemplate
Answer each question in 2-3 sentences. Submit via Google Class Drive thru Class
President..
1. Based on the film clip, will opinions or facts greatly affect how successful a political
candidate running for the presidency? Why?
I think yes since everyone has their own opinions and having the same opinion with the
majority will give you more success rate.
2. How can facts be effective in promoting the importance of having a vaccine? Give three
answers.
People will know why it is important.
Facts and proven tests or information will gain people’s trust.
Facts can show the disadvantages of not having a vaccine.
3. Give three 3 opinions why you should or should not get COVID-19 vaccine.
Getting a vaccine will boost our immune system not just against COVID-19.
Past pandemics have already proven the use of vaccines.
Getting vaccines will stop the spread of the virus.

Check Yourself
Check if you have achieved, partly achieved, or not yet achieved the given
criterion.

Achieved Achieved Not

Assessment Criteria Partly Yet

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Fact vs. Opinion
Answer to Guide Questions
Module 9

Prepared by: Checked by:

BERNARDO PANZO
JAYSON ZABALA LORNA C. MENDOZA
Teachers Head, English Department